Several parts of the country will continue to face increased heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours, the Kenya Meteorological Department has announced.

In a notice circulated on Thursday, April 25, 2024, the weatherman called upon members of the public to stay informed and prepared as heavy rainfall and floods are expected in various parts of the country.

According to the Met Department, heavy rainfall, exceeding 40mm in 24hrs, is expected to persist across several regions including the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, Nairobi area, Southeast Lowlands, Coast, and Northern Kenya from April 25.

"The intensity is predicted to escalate, surpassing 50mm in 24hrs, over the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, Nairobi area, Southeast Lowlands, Lake Victoria Basin, and off coast on 26th to 27th April, 2024," Kenya Met forecasted in the notice.

Reduction in intensity is likely by April 28, 2024. 

The weatherman also predicted gusty winds, large Ocean Waves, and strong southerly winds are likely in the eastern sector - urging Kenyans to stay safe and be vigilant.

The updates follow continued heavy rainfall across the country, resulting in floods that have since claimed numerous lives.

On Tuesday night, 6 people were reportedly swept by floods in Nairobi and a search for them is ongoing. The death toll in the Mathare River Floods has also risen to 13 after three more bodies were recovered on Thursday morning, April 25.

President William Ruto on Wednesday, April 24, directed relevant state agencies and corresponding humanitarian authorities to form a multi-agency team to address the issue.

" I directed the ministries of Interior and EAC, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Regional Development, and the National Youth Service to immediately respond to the situation caused by the floods. They will immediately step up multi-agency response efforts," he ordered.

In response, Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki on Thursday, April 25, through the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) stepped up coordination of of multi-agency response interventions of relevant government ministries , departments and agencies, as well as humanitarian organizations to offer support to affected persons.

Kindiki noted that the Kenya Meteorological Department & Road Agencies will continue to provide regular public advisories on areas likely to be affected by torrential rain.

Motorists and pedestrians are urged to cease and desist from risky behaviour in flooded or overly wet areas.

The Interior CS directed County Security Teams  across the Country to work with County Government officials to ensure compulsory evacuation of those at risk.

"The Government and its development partners have mobilised food and non-food supplies to support the displaced. 

"All available financial and human resources as well as public equipment are being deployed to mitigate the adverse effects of the raging waters on life, livestock, crops, and property," CS Kindiki stated.

He urged the public to cooperate with safety, health, risk, emergency, and communication teams dispatched to monitor, report, and oversee help to those who may be in distress