Kenya Met Department Warns Motorists Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway And JKIA
Kenyans have been warned about possible fog formations along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway and major airports during the current cold season.
According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, fog could be seen along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway between Kikuyu and Kinungi.
As a result of the fog’s visibility challenges, motorists were advised to proceed with extreme caution on the road.
Furthermore, due to the anticipated rainfall in some parts of the country, it was stated that the roads would be slippery during the process.
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🌥️ Intermittent cold & cloudy in Central Highlands, Western Kenya, SE lowlands, & Rift Valley. 🌧️ Rain in parts of Central Highlands, Western Kenya, Central Rift Valley, & NW Kenya. Mostly dry elsewhere. Visit https://t.co/NHZNDsLfqu for more pic.twitter.com/QgfjLMfzJn
“Fog formation in the areas that are expected to experience cold and cloudy conditions may pose a danger to motorists due to low visibility. Care should be taken while driving in these areas especially along the Nairobi-Naivasha Highway and particularly on the Kikuyu-Kinungi stretch.
“Light rains and drizzles may also cause roads to be slippery. All road users are advised to take utmost care to minimize accidents that may result from such weather conditions,” read the forecast in part.
In contrast, Kenya Met warned in its monthly forecast that fog would disrupt operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Wilson Airport.
In terms of health, the Department stated that respiratory diseases such as the flu may become more prevalent.
Nairobi and Mount Kenya counties are among the areas highlighted in the forecast report.
“Due to the expected cool and chilly conditions, cases of respiratory diseases such as asthma, pneumonia, flu, and the common cold are likely to increase in areas such as Nairobi, the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, parts of the Central and South Rift Valley, and parts of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley.
“To avoid contracting diseases, the general public is advised to dress warmly and to follow the advice of the Health Authorities,” Kenya Met advised.
Kenya Met Department Warns Motorists Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway And JKIA
