By JOHN MUSEMBI
The Kenya Meteorological Department weekly weather forecast shows that rainfall is expected to continue in most parts of Kitui County. There is also a likelihood of isolated heavy rainfall over several parts of the county between Thursday and Saturday.
As for this new month of March, the weatherman says, "most places in Kitui county are likely to receive near average to above average rainfall".
Further predictions indicate that rainfall is likely to be enhanced over most areas of Kitui County during the first two weeks of this month. As we head towards April, brace yourself for dry spells.
For an rainfall season onset to be considered to have taken place, an area must receive at least 20mm of rainfall within three consecutive days and with no dry spells lasting more than seven days. Kitui County Director of Meteorological Services Dr Daniel Mbithi confirmed that most parts of the county already have had an onset of March-April-May rainfall season.
The maximum temperature for the long rains season are likely to be warmer than average over most parts of Kitui county. This week's maximum temperature range will be between 22°C and 31°C while the minimum temperatures are likely to oscillate from 16°C to 22°C.
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