April is the peak month of the "Long Rains" season. The outlook for the month indicates that near-to above- average rainfall is expected across most parts of the country. The Lake Victoria Basin, Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, Highlands East of the Rift Valley and Nairobi, South-Eastern Lowlands, Northwestern and parts of  Northeastern Kenya are likely to receive enhanced rainfall. The Coastal region and the remaining part of Northeastern Kenya, however, are expected to experience  near average rainfall. Isolated episodes of heavy rainfall are likely to occur in various parts of the country during the month. Warmer-than-average temperatures are also anticipated over the whole country.

Disaster Management 

There is a possibility of isolated storms occurring, which could result in flash and riverine floods in poorly drained urban centers, along rivers over the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, Nairobi County, the Lake Victoria Basin, South Rift, the Southeastern lowlands, and the low-lying areas of northern Kenya. The public are advised not to walk, drive, or cycle in moving waters to avoid risks that could lead to loss of life. There may be cases of landslides in the high-risk areas over the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley. There is also the possibility of lightning strikes over the Lake Victoria Basin, western parts of the country, and parts of the South Rift Valley, notably in areas such as Kisii, Kisumu, Nandi, Kakamega, Narok, and Bungoma. The public are cautioned against seeking shelter from the rain under trees or near metallic structures.