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The Kenya Meteorological Department is actively monitoring Tropical Cyclone Ialy, currently situated over the South-West Indian Ocean.
The Department has forecasted that the storm is likely to increase rainfall over the western half of the country and parts of the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi.
This advisory follows closely on the heels of the Met Department’s previous alert regarding Cyclone Hidaya, which was anticipated to impact Kenya on May 5 but ultimately weakened after making landfall in Tanzania.
Tropical Cyclone Ialy originated in the Indian Ocean south of Seychelles last Tuesday, moving at a speed of 35 kilometers per hour. It has since intensified into a severe Tropical Cyclone, now moving at 100 kilometers per hour. It is projected to decrease in strength today, downgrading to a moderate Tropical Storm with winds of 95 kilometers per hour.
The primary risks associated with cyclones include strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for flooding.
