Cyclone Ialy Hits Kenyan Coast, Pulls Down Electric Posts, Blows Off Roofs

• Kenya Red Cross has asked residents living within the coastal region to exercise caution to protect themselves
• Several properties were destroyed and electric posts pulled down due to the intensity of Cyclone Ialy
• This comes weeks after the Kenya Meteorological Department announced that Cyclone Hidaya had weakened in the Kenyan coast

Extremely strong winds have been reported in various coastal areas of Kenya as a result of Cyclone Ialy

How severe is the impact of Cyclone Ialy?

Several houses along the Kenyan coast were destroyed and an unknown number of people displaced on Tuesday, May 21, after the said cyclone hit the region.

According to a statement seen by Tuko.co.ke, the Kenya Red Cross said strong winds blew the roofs of residential houses in the Majajani area of Kilifi county.

"Electric posts in Casuarina, Olimpia, Madunguni in Malindi and Garashi in Magarini, Kilifi County, fell, while two posts in Jilore Trading Centre caught fire," the Red Cross said.

The organization asked people in the coastal region to take necessary precautions to avoid becoming victims of the strong winds.

So far, no casualties have been reported.

Weatherman warns of Cyclone Hidaya

Earlier, on Friday May 3, the Kenya Met warned about an impending cyclone that was to hit Kenya's coastal region.

According to the weatherman, the region was set to experience strong ocean waves from Thursday, May 2, to Monday, May 6.

According to the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre, Cyclone Hidaya was a moderate tropical storm over the Indian Ocean.

It was expected to reach peak speeds of 165 kph and double the rainfall intensity.

Govt announces end of Cyclone Hidaya

On Monday, May 5, the Kenya Met announced the weakening of Cyclone Hidaya.

Despite its weakening, more rainfall and strong winds were experienced in the coastal region until Tuesday, May 7. As a result, residents were asked to exercise caution.

The development came after Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) announced the end of Tropical Cyclone Hidaya in their country.

The authority said their observation showed that the country was no longer experiencing the cyclone as its strength had reduced significantly.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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