The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued an advisory alerting residents across multiple Kenyan counties to brace for heavy rainfall and potential flooding, urging heightened caution in the face of the impending adverse weather conditions.

The advisory highlights the urgency of the situation, predicting moderate to heavy rainfall with a moderate probability of occurrence, ranging from 33 per cent to 66 per cent.

The alert, issued on Wednesday by Kennedy Thiong'o, on behalf of the Director of the Met Department, is set to impact various regions, with the most substantial rainfall expected between Thursday, November 2nd, and Sunday, November 5th.

It is anticipated that the heavy rainfall, exceeding 30mm in 24 hours, will be accompanied by gusty winds.

"The heavy rainfall being experienced over the northeast, northwest and central highlands is expected to intensify and spread to Nairobi, the southeastern lowlands, the western sector, and the coast on Thursday 2nd November," the advisory read.

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"The heavy rainfall of more than 30mm in 24 hours is likely to continue between Friday the 3rd and Sunday the 5th."

"The intensity is projected to reduce on Monday the 6th November over the southeastern lowlands and parts of the northeast. These rains are likely to be accompanied by gusty winds," the advisory added.

The regions of concern encompass a wide swath of Kenyan counties, including Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Samburu, Turkana, Embu, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Murang'a, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Nakuru, Narok, Migori, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, West Pokot, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Vihiga, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Kajiado, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Lamu, Tana-River, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, and Mombasa.

The advisory provides specific instructions to residents in these areas, emphasising vigilance regarding potential floods.

According to the Met Department, floodwaters may appear even in places that have not experienced heavy rainfall, especially downstream.

Residents are urged to avoid driving through or walking in moving water and to refrain from seeking shelter under trees or near grilled windows during heavy rain, as this minimises exposure to lightning strikes.

"Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods. Flood waters may appear in places where it has not rained heavily especially downstream," the notice advised.

"Residents are advised to avoid driving through, or walking in moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows when raining to minimize exposure to lightning strikes."

Particular attention is directed towards residents in landslide-prone areas, especially those living in the vicinity of the Aberdare ranges, Mount Kenya, and other hilly regions in the western part of the country.

These individuals are advised to remain vigilant.

The advisory further assures that updates will be provided if the weather conditions change significantly.

This crucial weather advisory emphasises the need for residents to take immediate precautions as the nation prepares for heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the coming days.