DAR es SALAAM: The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has advised caution because Cyclone Hidaya is predicted to linger until May 6, 2024, at which point it is expected to weaken.
Tanzania’s Eastern coast is being monitored for Cyclone “Hidaya,” according to a TMA statement released on Friday, May 3, 2024. The statement also noted that the cyclone is still getting stronger as it approaches the area.
“By 9:00 am on Friday, it had further strengthened and reached the status of a full-fledged cyclone, approximately 401 kilometers East of the coast of Mtwara,” part of the statement read.
Additionally, according to TMA, there is a good chance that Cyclone “Hidaya” will continue to intensify and move closer to Tanzania’s coast for the next 12 hours while keeping its full cyclone designation based on the trajectory of the weather systems at sea.
The Tanzania weather watchdog had already warned residents of the country’s coastal region of severe gusts and heavy rainfall linked to Cyclone “Hidaya” in the Thursday updates.
“The regions include Mtwara, Lindi, and Coast (including the Mafia Islands), Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Morogoro, Ugunja, and Pemba regions and neighboring areas,” the statement added.
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The authorities also recommended that citizens keep an eye on weather forecasts and pay attention to any cautious advice that is issued.
Low pressure is the cause of cyclone “Hidaya,” which is accompanied by high winds and a lot of rain.
