In summary:
- Meteorological Department has offered a simple explanation for unusual heavy rains witnessed in July
- Experts opined the rain spell in July had been caused by the interaction of cold air from the east and warm air from the west.
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has offered a simple explanation for heavy rains witnessed in July, a month known to have biting cold weather in many parts of the country.
According to the weatherman, the unusual rain spell in July has been caused by the interaction of cold air from the east and warm air from the west.
The unique phenomenon has been witnessed in regions such as Nairobi, which witnessed heavy rainfall this past weekend.
“It is not unusual to experience rains in July in Kenya. This occurs when cold air from central and eastern regions, including Nairobi, interacts with warm moist air from the west.
“The warm air rises over the cold air, leading to heavy advective rains,” Kenya Met stated in part.
But from the unusual phenomenon, the weatherman warned that the interaction would intensify, leading to hailstorms, as the month progresses to August and September.
“As we approach August and early September, this interaction can cause hailstorms, which are often mistaken for snow. This phenomenon is similar to the formation of a warm front,” Kenya Met added.
The listed areas include; Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyandarua, Nandi, Laikipia, Trans Nzoia, Narok, and Uasin Gishu. The rainfall was rated above 25mm. In Nairobi, however, the rains will be expected to be below 20mm.
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Machakos, Meru, Migori, Homa Bay, Nyamira, Bungoma and Busia are also expected to experience a similar level of rainfall.
