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MatataMingi wrote:@ Murchr, On the North Coast we have had very little rain. Even less than normal October / early November.
Maybe, this baby called El Nino is going to dump all the planned rain in a few days. Have you been taking measurements? According to the countries weather man, this is his summary Quote:2.1 WEATHER REVIEW FOR OCTOBER 2015 Most parts of the country recorded enhanced rainfall during October 2015. This was more so over several parts Western Kenya, Central Rift Valley, Central Highlands, Nairobi area and Northeastern Kenya. Some meteorological station in these regions recorded daily rainfall amounts exceeding 50mm. Thika meteorological station, for example, recorded 62.5mm and 52.1mm on 16th and 17th October respectfully. Other rainfall storms recorded during the month include 62.1mm at Kisii on 26th, 58.4mm at Moi Airbase (Eastleigh) on 28th, 58.3mm at Embu on 22nd, 54.9mm at Kisumu on 23rd and 54.2mm at Marsabit on 4th October 2015. Elsewhere, generally sunny and dry weather conditions prevailed over places like Makindu and Machakos in Southeastern Kenya and Lodwar in Northwestern Kenya. The monthly rainfall totals at these stations barely exceeded 10mm.
Up to 31st October, Embu Meteorological station recorded the highest monthly rainfall total of 261.6mm (142%) as compared to its October LTM of 184.9mm. Kisii, Kericho, Kisumu, Kakamega and Thika stations recorded 239.2mm (132%), 216.1mm (130%), 208.7 (202%), 193.9 (116%) and 187.1mm (251%) respectively. Meru, Kitale, Eldoret Airport, Nyeri, Mombasa, Mandera, Eldoret (Kapsoya), Moi Airbase (Eastleigh) and Marsabit stations recorded between 100 and 150mm while the rest of the stations recorded less than 100mm. Makindu station in Southeastern Kenya recorded no rainfall at all while Lodwar station in Northwestern Kenya recorded just 0.8mm Just for those who care...Elnino is not just happening to Kenya. "There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore .
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