By JOHN MUSEMBI
The latest weekly weather forecast indicates that rainfall is expected to continue in several parts of Kitui county though the amount is likely to decrease as the forecast period progresses. The Kenya Meteorological Department further notes that the eastern and northern sectors will receive less rainfall compared to other parts of the county. "The eastern and northern sectors of Kitui will receive less rainfall compared to the rest of the county", said Kitui County Director of Meteorological Services Dr Daniel Mbithi.
As per temperature ranges, the weatherman estimates that the maximum temperature will vary from a low of 23°C to a high of 31°C. The minimum temperature, on the other hand, will be between 16°C and 22°C.
For the most parts of Kitui county, it is expected that strong north easterly to south easterly winds will blow across the landscape at a speed of up to 25knots or 12.86m/s.
The next month of April is expected to be the peak of March-April-May rainfall season where there will be isolated heavy rainfall. "Isolated heavy rainfall events are likely to occur in some parts of the county", the report reads in part.
May will mark the end of the MAM rainfall season.
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