The Kenya Red Cross has assured Kenyans of a swift response amid warnings by the Kenya Meteorological Department of heavy rainfall expected across several parts of the country.

In a post on the official Red Cross X account on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Red Cross announced that it remains on the ground delivering critical support to any affected individuals.

“With rains ongoing, we remain on the ground, delivering critical support where it’s needed most,” Kenya Red Cross announced.

This closely follows the report by the Weatherman, warning that heavy rainfall is expected across several parts of the country from Wednesday night through to early next week, with the intensity likely to peak over the weekend.

Met advisory

In an advisory issued on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Met Department said rainfall currently being experienced in different regions is set to intensify to more than 20mm within 24 hours between March 19 and March 24.

“The rainfall being experienced over several parts of the country is expected to intensify to more than 20mm in 24 hours from March 19 to March 24, 2026. The intensity is expected to peak between March 20 and 23, 2026, before decreasing in intensity on March 24, 2026,” Met said.

Counties expected to be affected include Turkana, Samburu, Migori, Nyamira, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kericho, Bomet, Kiambu, Embu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Laikipia, Tharaka-Nithi and Meru.

Others are Nairobi, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Taita Taveta, Kitui, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi and Garissa, as well as parts of Marsabit, Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera and Tana River.

Floods risk alert

Meanwhile, the Kenya National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) has issued a flood risk alert within Nairobi and its environs as heavy rainfall is expected to intensify across several parts of the country from March 19–24, 2026.

In a statement on the official X account on Thursday, March 19, 2026, the center identified 37 flood-prone areas across Nairobi.

According to the National Disaster Operations Centre, the areas are mainly along major river corridors, including the Nairobi, Ngong, and Mathare rivers.

“Flood Alert | Nairobi County. A recent mapping has identified 37 flood-prone areas across Nairobi, mainly along major river corridors including the Nairobi, Ngong, and Mathare rivers,” NDOC announced.

In addition, the Centre announced a flooding risk amid the ongoing heavy rainfall noting that rivers may overflow.

Similarly, the Centre announced that residents residing within urban areas are likely to be affected by the floods.

On the other hand, the Disaster Centre has urged residents in low-lying areas and riparian zones to stay alert and prioritise safety further assuring citizens that multi-agency teams are on standby.

“With ongoing heavy rainfall, the flooding risk is increasing. Rivers may overflow, Urban areas may be affected Residents in low-lying and riparian zones are urged to stay alert and prioritize safety. Multi-agency teams are on standby,” NDOC stated.