Nyeri is among counties that recorded below-average rains during the March-April-May rainfall, according to a seasonal review of the 2025 long rain spell by the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD).
According to the report dated May 30, 2025, this year's long rains also came much earlier than expected.
The onset of the rains began on March 10 and March 16 and was recorded in the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Basin, Rift valley, Nairobi and isolated areas over the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, the Southern lowlands and parts of Isiolo County.
However, during the same period, 15 stations recorded above-normal rainfall,17 were near-normal and one was below normal. "Near to above-average rainfall was recorded in most areas, with the highest totals in the western highlands and central regions.
