Cyclone Chido Stories

Mozambique's death toll from Cyclone Chido rises to 94, AFP reports
Reuters  |  Dec 22, 2024

The cyclone had made landfall in northern Mozambique a week ago and Mozambique's institute for natural disasters on Thursday had given the death toll...

Mozambique's post-election unrest to hit economic growth, says IMF official
Reuters  |  Dec 19, 2024

Cyclone Chido, which made landfall in northern Mozambique over the weekend killing at least 34 people, has also dampened growth prospects.

At least 34 killed by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique, UN humanitarian agency says
Reuters  |  Dec 17, 2024

The cyclone first hit the small French island of Mayotte before it moved on to hit Mozambique on the eastern coast of southern Africa.

Mayotte authorities race to help cyclone survivors amid fear of hunger and disease
Reuters  |  Dec 17, 2024

More than three-quarters of Mayotte's roughly 321,000 people live in relative poverty, and about one-third are estimated to be undocumented migrants.

French military aid starts to arrive in cyclone-battered Mayotte archipelago
Reuters  |  Dec 16, 2024

Authorities had also established an air bridge between Mayotte and Reunion Island, another French overseas territory on the other side of Madagascar.

Mayotte cyclone kills several hundred, maybe thousands, in worst storm in century
Reuters  |  Dec 16, 2024

It was difficult to ascertain the precise death toll after the cyclone, which also raised concerns about access to food, water and sanitation, authori...

Cyclone Chido slams into France's Mayotte archipelago, killing at least 11
Reuters  |  Dec 15, 2024

Cyclone Chido swept through Mayotte overnight, Meteo-France said, bringing winds of more than 200 kph.

KQ temporarily suspends flights to Comoros and Mayotte over cyclone Chido threat
Amina Wako  |  Dec 14, 2024

The airline plans to resume flights on December 16, 2024, provided weather conditions improve significantly.

UN says 1.6 million Eastern Africans so far affected by heavy rains, floods
Hanifa Adan  |  May 22, 2024

UN-OCHA says the region had seen 473 fatalities and nearly 410,350 people displaced as of May 17.

Tropical storm IALY: Met warns of strong winds over Kenya, Somalia and Tanzania
Hanifa Adan  |  May 21, 2024

The storm is expected to significantly influence weather patterns in various parts of Kenya, bringing enhanced rainfall, large ocean waves, and strong...

Tanzania Meteorological Authority warns of emerging Cyclone Ialy
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 18, 2024

TMA has advised sea users and the general public to stay informed by monitoring forecast updates and adhering to guidance from meteorological experts.

Mombasa beach ban lifted after Cyclone Hidaya dissipates
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 07, 2024

While access is restored, residents are advised to remain cautious due to expected rains and strong winds.

Kenya floods: Amnesty criticises state for poor response to crisis
Hanifa Adan  |  May 06, 2024

Flash floods in the March–May long rain season have left at least 229 dead, thousands displaced and living in camps, and massive property damage.

The story behind the name Cyclone Hidaya and history of storm naming
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 05, 2024

Assigning names to tropical cyclones makes tracking and discussing specific storms more straightforward, especially when multiple storms are active si...

Tropical cyclone Hidaya weakens as it makes landfall in Tanzania
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2024

The Tanzania Meteorological Authority said the cyclone has dissipated after impacting the southern regions of Tanzania, posing no further threat to th...

Interior Ministry bans beach activities in coastal region as Kenya braces for Cyclone Hidaya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 04, 2024

The CS explained that scientific tracking of Cyclone Hidaya has established that it has acquired its full status with the capability of remaining so u...

Cyclone Hidaya hits coast of Tanzania, impact to be felt in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  May 04, 2024

Powerful winds at speeds exceeding 40 knots and significant ocean waves over two metres high are expected.

Explainer: Details of Cyclone Hidaya threatening Kenya's Coast
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2024

Kenya and Tanzania are bracing for a cyclone on the heels of torrential rains and floods that have devastated the two nations.

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