AEWC Weather report: rain fell heavily in Naivasha, Nakuru, Gilgil over the weekend (a friend of mine said she was stuck in black cotton soil in Naivasha on Sunday). In Nairobi we had a heavy downpour on Saturday night, followed by a lighter one on Sunday night, though it still feels unseasonably hot and humid here. During mornings and evenings we see gathering clouds.
I heard that there is currently flooding in Kisumu, and a lot of rain falling in Western Kenya. Water levels in Masai Mara are rising a little after their all time low during July and August.
I don't know whether any rain has reached Samburu/Shaba or further north toward Turkana yet?
If anybody knows more - do comment!x
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Here in Burundi our rainy season is off to a slow start as well. The last few days they've been daily, but not as abundant as we need. And it's still hot and hazy in between showers. It's supposed to be nice and clear by now. Last year the season started the last week in August, which was early, but it's definitely late this year.
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ReplyDeletelol at anonymous2!!!!
ReplyDeleteThere is usually more intense rainfall activity during new and full moons. The former was this last weekend. Heavy rains are forecast towards the end of the year associated with the el Nino effect. Let's hope if they occur they will not be too destructive.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for good, up to date info about the rain.
ReplyDeleteThe question of the picture on the top of this page has sparked quite a funny debate! These ladies are indeed American!! only because they are from the film 'Stepford Wives' (actually, Nicole Kidman played the lead and she is an Ozzie).
The reason I used this photo was to play on the old 'expat wives' theme as a stereotype - because that is how some from the outside looking in might see 'bored expat housewives' (nb. I don't know anyone who is bored!)
The irony is supposed to be in the content of the blog, which is firmly rooted in reality, day to day situations, frustrations, concerns over politics, emotions etc. The photo is a joke - trying to poke fun at myself... hahaha