Heed weatherman's warning on rains to avoid needless losses

Motorists in Kakamega town driving on a flooded road. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The accuracy with which the meteorological department has been able to predict the weather patterns has been impressive. This is unlike in the last couple of years when it was more of a hit or miss affair.

After lessening of the heavy rains witnessed in early March over the past week as predicted, the meteorological department again warns that in April, the rains will be particularly heavy, and has urged caution. As much as we desire the rains after a particularly long dry spell, there are downsides that come with rains. These include lightning and landslides that are likely to be precipitated by heavy rains in areas that are more prone to landslides.