Meteorological department says long rains have started in parts of the country

The weatherman has warned the country to brace for higher temperatures in the coming days amid a projected intensity of the ongoing rains. The Kenya meteorological department says the high temperatures that were recently recorded in major parts of the country will continue as the long rainy season kicks off. The department is also asking counties in western, central, and parts of Rift Valley regions to also brace for mudslides and flooding.