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Early Onset of OND Short Rains Likely This Week

By JOHN MUSEMBI 

Some parts of Kitui County could experience early onset of the October-November-December rainfall, Kenya Meteorological Services Authority said. In the weekly weather forecast report, the County Director of Meteorological Services Dr Daniel Mbithi said, "Partly cloudy conditions in the morning breaking into sunny intervals the rest of the day. However, there is a chance of moderate rains over several places during the weekend which could mark early onset of OND 2026 season in some areas of the County".
Weather forecast for Kitui County for the last week of September. |KMSA

The Met Department notes that this OND season will be associated with El Nino.  As such, residents should consult the county extension officials for best farm preparation methods during the Short Rains season.

The maximum temperature readings for this week are likely to range between 24°C and 35°C while the lowest temperatures will vary from 14°C to 22°C.

Some parts of Kitui county will experience strong winds blowing over the landscape exceeding 25knots or 12.86m/s. The weatherman further explains that the winds will blow from southern side to south-easterly direction.

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