By Bisola Adeyemo
Farmers in Nyandarua County in Kenya have been cautioned on burning weeds as they prepare their farms fora new season of farming.
The warning came after the Meteorological Department in the county Issues Fire Alert.
The Director of Meteorological Department Mischek Mutembei noted that Olkalou, Ndaragwa and Ol Jororok areas will experience sunny mornings, with hot daytime temperatures alternating with very cold nights, KNA reports.
“Wear warm clothes at night and avoid respiratory infections during this forecast season as we expect nights to be colder,” warned Mutembei.
He said day temperatures are expected to be as high as 25 degrees Celsius, with Magumu and Geta areas expecting as low as six degrees Celsius at night.
“Areas of Geta, Githioro, Wanjohi and Gathabai will experience cloudy conditions in the morning, breaking into sunny intervals in the afternoons of Saturday and Sunday,” added the County Director of Meteorological Department.
The Area Ecosystem Conservator David Muigai also noted that the region was currently witnessing severe drought and windy conditions.
He said “This has rapidly dried grasses, herbs, and bushes, thus increasing fire danger in forests and national parks,” he warned.
“We had our first fire today in the national park near the border with Geta forest. Luckily, the fire burned out itself. Our officers have been put on high alert and local administrators are playing a great role in community sensitization,” added Muigai.
