Cyclone Hidaya is set to impact the Kenyan coast from Thursday to Monday, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and large waves, primarily affecting marine activities in the Indian Ocean. The government has issued warnings and has banned beach activities to prevent loss of lives. The cyclone, forming in the western Indian Ocean, is expected to move slowly towards the coast of Tanzania but will have indirect effects on Kenya, including augmenting rainfall across the western half of the country. In Nairobi, homes are being demolished in preparation. Residents, especially those near the Indian Ocean, are urged to be vigilant and consider relocating to higher grounds.
Kenya is bracing for Cyclone Hidaya that could possibly hit the coastal region any time. The powerful natural phenomenon is projected to affect livelihoods and the government is urging residents, especially those living near the Indian Ocean to vacate to higher grounds.… https://t.co/YvvsiwPKgD
Kenya floods: Nairobi homes demolished as Cyclone Hidaya approaches https://t.co/NhgeopEglR
Cyclone Hidaya alert: Cyclone Hidaya expected to hit various parts of Kenyan Coast. Cyclone to cause heavy rainfall, strong winds, large waves. Government bans beach activities in a bid to avert loss of lives #FridayNight @lillian_muli https://t.co/kUGnQfaxlc
From the Met department [@MeteoKenya] on Cyclone Hidaya: "...it will not directly hit our [Kenyan] coast...the Kenyan coast may experience its effects through strong winds & large waves. Currently, its indirect impact is augmenting rainfall over the western half of the country" https://t.co/IcfyKjKk8H https://t.co/BfGUE3vbdV
Cyclone Hidaya to hit Kenyan Coast, effects will be dire https://t.co/PpBdp3EyKQ
Cyclone Hidaya to hit Kenyan coast, effects will be dire https://t.co/Bkq70XGNu5 https://t.co/oDRGaD2TTw
Floods... and then, cyclone: Cyclone Hidaya is to hit Kenyan Coast from Thursday to Monday. Heavy rainfall, strong winds and large waves to hit Coastal Counties. Weatherman cautions those living near Indian Ocean to be vigilant #Tonight @SamGituku https://t.co/IfeEo2XP82
Tropical Cyclone Hidaya forms in the western Indian Ocean. The storm is currently expected to slowly move towards the coast of Tanzania over the coming days. https://t.co/cQHF2LBVeS
As if the rains are not enough, now there is a cyclone headed Kenya's way: "...the coastal region is likely to experience Cyclone Hidaya, which will result in heavy rainfall, large waves and strong winds that could affect marine activities in the Indian Ocean"- Cabinet Despatch https://t.co/1QPyLxtY4l
Cyclone Hidaya set to hit Coast region, Gov’t warns https://t.co/YJ30KBNuFm