The Kenya Meteorological Department has disclosed that cyclone IALY that hit the Kenyan coast has weakened to a moderate tropical storm.
In an update on Wednesday, May 22, the weatherman, however, maintained that the cyclone remains significant due to its intensity near the equator.
Kenya Met predicted that the rain, stormy conditions, and strong winds were anticipated and warning that the coastal region should prepare for waves greater than 3 meters.
The weatherman intimated that as the cyclone continues to weaken, it is expected to disappear completely by Wednesday morning.
"IALY is experiencing rapid weakening and is expected to dissipate completely by Wednesday morning while remaining offshore. The residual vortex is unlikely to persist long enough to cross the equator," Kenya Met stated.
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On Tuesday, Cyclone IALY hit the Kenyan coast leaving several houses destroyed and electric posts down.
In a statement by the Kenya Red Cross, strong winds were experienced in several parts of Malindi and Kilifi counties.
“Extremely strong winds have been reported in various coastal areas of Kenya due to Tropical Storm IALY. In the Majajani area of Kilifi County, strong winds blew off the roof of a residential house. Electric posts in Casuarina, Olimpia, Madunguni in Malindi, and Garashi in Magarini, Kilifi County, fell down, while two posts in Jilore Trading Centre caught fire,” Kenya Red Cross stated.
However, no causalities were reported.
