Marsabit meteorological station records 222mm of rain in October as more Is forecast for November

By Johnbosco Nateleng

Parts of Marsabit County received heavy rainfall in October 2026, with the Marsabit station recording the highest total at 222 millimetres. Uran followed with 200.1mm, and Sololo recorded 155.5mm.

Moyale received 147.1mm, Eleborimangado 36mm and Dukana 20mm. Turbi recorded 6mm, while Balesa and North Horr reported no rainfall at all during the period.

Marsabit County Director of Meteorology John Nguyo said that although the rains were unevenly distributed across the county, residents should remain alert and follow guidance from the meteorological department.

Nguyo said more rain is expected across much of the county in November, and urged people living near areas with a history of flooding to move to safer ground.

According to the November forecast, Marsabit is expected to receive near-average to above-average rainfall in some areas.

The Saku area, including Marsabit town and Mount Marsabit, is expected to receive between 80mm and 130mm. Moyale and Sololo are forecast to receive 70mm to 120mm, while Laisamis should get 40mm to 90mm.

Loiyangalani and Illeret are expected to record between 30mm and 70mm. North Horr, Dukana and Maikona are likely to see only scattered, light showers of between 20mm and 60mm.

The forecast warns that the rains may be accompanied by thunderstorms and will not fall evenly everywhere. Temperatures are also expected to remain above average in most parts of the country.