Residents of Nairobi have received a warning to prepare themselves for the upcoming weekend’s stronger rainfall.
The department required Nairobi residents to remain alert during the entire period while they need to stay updated about the situation to protect themselves during the ongoing heavy rainfall.
Flooded road along the T Mall roundabout in Nairobi on March 6, 2026. Photo/Courtesy
By Ruth Sang
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning to Nairobi residents about upcoming heavy rain which will begin on Friday and continue throughout the weekend.
The department advisory announced that the current rainfall will increase in intensity starting from Friday March 20 at 3pm and will continue until Monday March 23 at 9am. The anticipated peak rainfall will occur between Friday and Sunday before it starts to decrease in intensity at the beginning of the upcoming week.
The weatherman projected that rainfall amounts could exceed 20 millimetres within a 24-hour period during this time. Rainfall will decrease in intensity on Monday but light to moderate showers will continue to affect different areas of the county.
The rains will heavily affect multiple regions which include Westlands Dagoretti South Dagoretti North Kibra Langata Kamukunji Mathare Roysambu Ruaraka and specific areas of Makadara.
The advisory highlighted that people living in informal settlements and low-lying areas especially those near the Nairobi River Ngong River and Mathare River face greater risks during this time. Central Business District and sections of Nairobi Expressway serve as other locations which face major risk during this time.
People who live in these areas need to exercise caution while they implement protective actions which will decrease their vulnerability to intense rainfall events. The authorities issued a warning about the potential for flooding and flash floods to develop suddenly in regions which fall within downstream areas.
The meteorological department issued a warning to the public about the risks of engaging in dangerous activities during storms, including walking or driving through running water. People were also advised to avoid taking shelter under trees or near metallic structures due to the danger posed by lightning strikes.
The electrical system danger from flooded areas connected to electrical systems leads residents to stay away from those areas. During storms residents must unplug non-essential electrical appliances to minimise electrocution risks, while they need to stay away from flooded areas which have electrical system connections.
The department required Nairobi residents to remain alert during the entire period while they need to stay updated about the situation to protect themselves during the ongoing heavy rainfall.
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