By JOHN MUSEMBI
There was no definite onset of the October-November-December, OND rainfall season.
This was due to the long dry spells that persisted in October making it difficult to pronounce the onset, according to Dr Daniel Mbithi, the Kitui County Director of Meteorological Services. A spot check by MWINGI TIMES in select farms showed poorly germinated crops and most farmers had stopped weeding till the return of rains.
The Kenya Meteorological Department notes that as such, most parts of Kitui county have remained sunny and dry since October. However, significant rainfall was received towards the end of October.
But for the week leading up to December 1st, the weatherman says, "There is a possibility of morning rains as well as afternoon and night showers over a few places during the forecast period."
The week is expected to be relatively warm given the maximum temperature range of 24°C to 33°C has been forecasted by the KMD. There are also likely to be strong winds blowing from the south to south eastern side of the county.
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