Storm clouds gather over Nairobi.
Nairobi experiences relief rainfall. This occurs when moist air vapour is blown in from the Indian ocean. Increase in altitude inland and the resultant decrease in temperature causes the air to condense and form clouds that rain over highlands.
Nairobi experiences relief rainfall. This occurs when moist air vapour is blown in from the Indian ocean. Increase in altitude inland and the resultant decrease in temperature causes the air to condense and form clouds that rain over highlands.
Relief rainfall occurs over highlands in Kenya including the highlands east & West of the Rift valley as well as Mt. Kenya. The graphic below highlights the inland movement of moist air from the ocean and precipitation in the highlands.
Lake region experiences convectional rain
Lake region experiences convectional rain
As shown in this rain graphic by @HewaniKE cloud movement and rain over Nairobi almost always follows and East to West pattern as moist air is blown in from the Indian ocean.
The graphics provide a fascinating insight on rain in the capital city
The graphics provide a fascinating insight on rain in the capital city
https://twitter.com/HewaniKE/status/1380985725370433536?s=19
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