The Kenya Metrological Service Authority (KMSA) has announced several parts of the country will receive rainfall within the next 24 hours, as per the latest rainfall forecast.

According to the department, rainfall is expected to cover the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Southeastern Lowlands, Coast, Northeastern and Northwestern Kenya.

“Some areas are likely to receive substantial (heavy rainfall i.e. >20mm with 24hrs) rainfall, with isolated pockets recording cumulative amounts exceeding 120 mm during the forecast period as illustrated in the forecast map,” KMSA stated.

The department added that some counties like Garissa, Wajir, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana will experience average daytime maximum temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.

Counties like Meru, Nyeri, Nyandarua and Nakuru will also experience cool nights with average minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius.

In a statement on X, the department further gave a weather review of November 2 to 8, 2026, noting that rainfall was recorded in several counties, including Bungoma, Makueni, Kitui, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Embu, Siaya and Nyamira.

In Machakos County, the highest seven-day rainfall of 85.5mm was recorded at Nzukini Secondary School Automatic Weather Station (AWS) while at Lodwar Metrological Station the highest daily maximum temperature recorded as at 4th November was 37.7 degree celsius.

The metrological department has encouraged residents to stay updated on the official weather forecasts and advisory; to take necessary precautions in areas expecting heavy rainfall; to be alert to possible flooding and other weather-related impacts and to take appropriate measures to cope with high day time temperatures and cool nights.