Kenya Red Cross shares emergency and safety measures amid expected high-intensity rainfall
By Cynthia Lodite, March 20, 2026The Kenya Red Cross Nairobi team has assured members of the public of an immediate response in the case of any reported flooding amid the warning by the Meteorological Department of high-intensity rains.
In a statement on the official X account on Thursday, March 19, 2026, the team announced that a specialised team of divers is on standby.
In addition, the team has urged members of the public to stay alert during this rainy period.
“Following the advisory by @MeteoKenya, our specialised team of divers is on standby, ready to respond whenever called upon. We urge everyone to stay safe during this period,” the Kenya Red Cross stated.
At the same time, the Red Cross team has cautioned against walking or driving through floodwaters while urging members of the public to keep away from riverbanks, open fields, and trees during storms.
In addition, members of the public are further encouraged to always follow official updates and guidance.
Likewise, the Red Cross team has announced that, in an emergency, members of the public can contact the team via a toll-free number.
“Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, keep away from riverbanks, open fields, and trees during storms, and always follow official updates and guidance. In case of any emergency, call our toll-free number 1199. Stay alert. Stay safe,” they added.
Met advisory
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.
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.