Cabinet warns Cyclone Hidaya could hit Coast amid heavy rains

At least 188 people have lost their lives due to ongoing heavy rains in the country.

In Summary
  • Cabinet further said the Hidaya will be accompanied by strong winds that could affect marine activities in the Indian Ocean.
  • During the period, thunderstorms should be expected and bands of showers.
A file picture of cyclone.
A file picture of cyclone.

The cabinet has warned that Cyclone Hidaya might hit the coastal region if the rains persist.

"The coastal region is likely to experience Cyclone Hidaya, which will result in heavy rainfall and large waves," the Cabinet said.

Cabinet further said the Hidaya will be accompanied by strong winds that could affect marine activities in the Indian Ocean.

During the period, thunderstorms should be expected and bands of showers.

Storms will also be experienced.

At least 188 people have lost their lives due to ongoing heavy rains in the country.

The Ministry of Interior said nine deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours.

So far, 90 people are registered as missing while 125 people have been reported injured.

The number of displaced households is 33,100, affecting approximately 165,500 people.

In total, at least 196,296 people have been impacted by the heavy rains.

The Met Department had said Kenya will still receive more rain in the coming weeks.

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