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Kenya: il ciclone Ialy causa vittime e danni

2024-05-24T12:11+0200iconaclima (it)

Il Kenya sta vivendo ore difficili sul fronte del maltempo. Forti piogge, venti intensi e mareggiate legati al passaggio del ciclone tropicale Ialy sull’Oceano Indiano occidentale hanno colpito nelle ultime ore la zona costiera del Paese, provocando una serie di gravi episodi, dovuti principalmente....

Le cyclone Ialy frappe la côte kenyane, arrache des poteaux électriques et arrache des toits

2024-05-24T00:19+0200togolais (fr)

Des vents extrêmement forts ont été signalés dans diverses zones côtières du Kenya à la suite du cyclone Ialy . Quelle est la gravité de l’impact du cyclone Ialy ? Plusieurs maisons le long de la côte kenyane ont été détruites et un nombre indéterminé de personnes déplacées mardi 21 mai, après que le cyclone ait frappé la région.

Nation » Explainer: Why deadly Cyclone Ialy's impact on Kenya's Coast was unpredictable

2024-05-23T17:34+0200kenyamoja (en)

When the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) issued an alert over the weekend, about an impending storm in the Indian Ocean which would affect coastal counties, the main focus by disaster management teams was on how to prevent disasters in the sea. Several notices were quickly sent out to....

Two dead in Kenya’s Coast region in Cyclone Ialy aftermath

2024-05-23T17:14+0200hiiraanweyn (en)

Thursday May 23, 2024. A cyclone wreaked havoc in Kenya ’s coastal region on Tuesday evening, claiming two lives and injuring six others. Cyclone Ialy , which intensified from an initial tropical storm, brought strong winds, rain and high waves to the Indian Ocean.

PREMIUM Why Cyclone Ialy's impact on Kenya's Coast was unpredictable Counties 23 min ago

2024-05-23T17:02+0200nation-ke (en)

When the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) issued an alert over the weekend, about an impending storm in the Indian Ocean which would affect coastal counties, the main focus by disaster management teams was on how to prevent disasters in the sea. Several notices were quickly sent out to....

The Star » Tropical storm IALY is no more – Met department

2024-05-23T10:23+0200kenyamoja (en)

Kenya Meteorological Department has said tropical storm IALY has dissipated. In a tweet on X, Met said as of May 22 at 3:16 pm, the tropical storm IALY was no more with the system filling up during the day. "It will be remembered as the most northerly Tropical Cyclone, reaching 4.7°S," Met said.

Tropical storm IALY is no more – Met ...

2024-05-23T09:17+0200thestarkenya (en)

Kenya Meteorological Department has said tropical storm IALY has dissipated. In a tweet on X, Met said as of May 22 at 3:16 pm, the tropical storm IALY was no more with the system filling up during the day. "It will be remembered as the most northerly Tropical Cyclone, reaching 4.7°S," Met said.

Two dead in Kenya's Coast region in Cyclone Ialy aftermath

2024-05-23T08:23+0200hiiraan (en)

Police in Kilifi County confirmed the death of a four-year-old schoolgirl after strong winds tore off the roof of a school classroom, while a godown worker died after a wall collapsed. According to a police report seen by the Nation, strong winds blew off the godown wall of Salima Gasses Kenya Limited, where gas cylinders are stored.

Strong winds from Tropical Storm Ialy cause havoc in Kenyan Coast

2024-05-22T18:55+0200ghanaweb (en)

Strong winds brought about by the Tropical Storm Ialy caused damages to property in different parts of the Kenya n coastal region. The Kenya Meteorological Department had predicted that the storm which was initially observed north of Madagascar Island in the Indian Ocean last Friday would have an impact in Kenya.

The Star » IALY: Moderate rain-storm expected along coastal line - Met

2024-05-22T16:33+0200kenyamoja (en)

Tropical storm IALY weakened overnight but it remains a moderate tropical storm oscillating some 150km from the East African coast. The weatherman, however, said moderate rain-stormy and windy conditions are expected along the coastal line with waves up to 4 meters on Kenya n and southern Somali coasts.

Two dead in Kenya's Coast region in Cyclone Ialy aftermath

2024-05-22T15:37+0200EastAfrican (en)

A cyclone wreaked havoc in Kenya 's coastal region on Tuesday evening, claiming two lives and injuring six others. Cyclone Ialy , which intensified from an initial tropical storm, brought strong winds, rain and high waves to the Indian Ocean. Police in Kilifi County confirmed the death of a....

IALY: Moderate rain-stormy expected along coastal line - Met

2024-05-22T14:54+0200thestarkenya (en)

Tropical storm IALY weakened overnight but it remains a moderate tropical storm oscillating some 150km from the East African coast. The weatherman, however, said moderate rain-stormy and windy conditions are expected along the coastal line with waves up to 4 meters on Kenya n and southern Somali coasts.

IALY is now weak, remains moderate tropical storm – Met

2024-05-22T14:43+0200thestarkenya (en)

Tropical storm IALY weakened overnight but it remains a moderate tropical storm oscillating some 150km from the East African coast. Satellite images show that the moderate storm is travelling at speeds of between 63km/h and 89km/h heading northwards The Kenya Meteorological Department said in its....

Kilifi Residents Urged to Exercise Caution Following Storm IALY

2024-05-22T12:25+0200kenyanews (en)

Kilifi residents have been urged to exercise caution and avoid engaging in marine activities and any other ocean-related activities as the region experiences powerful winds along its coastline due to tropical storm IALY. Speaking to the media, Kilifi North Deputy County Commissioner Samuel Mutisya....

Two dead in Coast region in aftermath of Cyclone Ialy Counties 20 min ago

2024-05-22T12:12+0200nation-ke (en)

Read: Traders sue Mombasa County for ‘unfair’ miraa tax laws Another tragic incident was reported from Gogoraruhe village in Mbalamweni sub-location, Kayafungo location, Kilifi County. The cyclone destroyed the roof of Gogoraruhe Mosque ECDE School, injuring five pupils.

Cyclone Ialy Hits Kenyan Coast, Pulls Down Electric Posts, Blows Off Roofs

2024-05-22T10:09+0200tuko (en)

Kenya Red Cross has asked residents living within the coastal region to exercise caution to protect themselves; Several properties were destroyed and electric posts pulled down due to the intensity of Cyclone Ialy ; This comes weeks after the Kenya Meteorological Department announced that Cyclone Hidaya had weakened in the Kenyan coast.

Met warns of stormy conditions as IALY weakens

2024-05-22T08:45+0200thestarkenya (en)

Kenya Meteorological Department has said Tropical storm IALY has weakened to a moderate tropical storm. The department however said the storm remains significant due to its intensity near the equator. IALY is experiencing rapid weakening and is expected to dissipate completely by Wednesday morning while remaining offshore.

Somalia warns of impending Tropical Cyclone Ialy

2024-05-22T08:16+0200EastAfrican (en)

Wednesday May 22 2024 A man attempts to rescue a boy from raging flood waters following heavy rains in Mogadishu, Somalia on November 9, 2023. PHOTO | REUTERS Advertisement. By XINHUA. Somalia's disaster agency on Tuesday issued a warning about the impending Tropical Cyclone Ialy , which is....

Southwest President urges support for relief efforts ahead of cyclone Ialy

2024-05-22T07:54+0200hiiraan (en)

Wednesday May 22, 2024. Southwest regional state President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed visited the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Headquarters in Mogadishu on Tuesday, a day after the agency issued a warning about the impending Tropical Cyclone Ialy in the southwestern and southern regions.

Strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Ialy wreak havoc along Kenya's coast

2024-05-21T23:47+0200english-news-cn (en)

NAIROBI, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Ialy have hit various parts of the Kenya n coast, resulting in destruction of property, the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) said on Tuesday. The KRCS said in a statement that the extreme winds blew off roofs of residential areas and toppled electric poles in some areas.

Strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Ialy wreak havoc along Kenya's coast

2024-05-21T23:46+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

NAIROBI, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Ialy have hit various parts of the Kenya n coast, resulting in destruction of property, the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) said on Tuesday. The KRCS said in a statement that the extreme winds blew off roofs of residential areas and toppled electric poles in some areas.

Somalia issues tropical storm warning

2024-05-21T22:54+0200hiiraan (en)

Tuesday May 21, 2024 MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- Somalia 's disaster agency on Tuesday issued a warning about the impending Tropical Cyclone Ialy , which is expected to make landfall in the southwestern and southern regions as well as the capital of Mogadishu.

Strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Ialy wreak havoc along Kenya's coast

2024-05-21T22:10+0200polandsun (en)

NAIROBI, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Ialy have hit various parts of the Kenya n coast, resulting in destruction of property, the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) said on Tuesday. The KRCS said in a statement that the extreme winds blew off roofs of residential areas and toppled electric poles in some areas.

K24 » Tropical Storm Ialy expected to weaken by Wednesday

2024-05-21T21:21+0200kenyamoja (en)

Tropical Storm Ialy is expected to weaken on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the Kenya Meteorological Department has announced. The weatherman announces that despite weakening and dissipating in the Indian Ocean, the storm will bring about rain, storms, and winds to coastal regions.

KBC » Record breaking Tropical Cyclone Ialy to dissipate at 1 degree South of Equator Wednesday

2024-05-21T20:12+0200kenyamoja (en)

The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that the center (eye) of Tropical Cylone Ialy will dissipate at 1.4 degrees South and 42.9 degrees East, just a few kilometers to the equator, on Wednesday May 22 nd at 16:00 hours. The Director of Meteorological Service Dr.

The Star » Storm IALY now less than 300km from Mombasa – Met

2024-05-21T19:57+0200kenyamoja (en)

Tropical Storm IALY has intensified to a tropical cyclone stage and is now less than 300km from Mombasa, the Kenya Meteorological department has said. A tropical cyclone is generally deemed to have formed once mean surface winds in excess of 35 knots (65 km/h) are observed.

Strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Ialy wreak havoc along Kenya's coast

2024-05-21T18:59+0200china.org.cn (en)

NAIROBI, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Ialy have hit various parts of the Kenya n coast, resulting in destruction of property, the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) said on Tuesday. The KRCS said in a statement that the extreme winds blew off roofs of residential areas and toppled electric poles in some areas.

Storm IALY now less than 300km from Mombasa ...

2024-05-21T18:48+0200thestarkenya (en)

Tropical Storm IALY has intensified to a Tropical Cyclone stage and is now less than 300km from Mombasa, the Kenya Meteorological department has said. In a marine update issued Tuesday evening, director David Gikungu said the new development marks a historic event in the South–West Indian Ocean and is remarkably close to the Kenyan coast.

Kenya: Extreme Winds Blow Off Roofs At the Coast

2024-05-21T17:59+0200allafrica (en)

NAIROBI The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has reported extreme winds in various parts of the Coastal region of Kenya linked to Tropical Storm IALY with roofs blown off and electric poles falling in some areas. KRCS on Tuesday noted that the extreme winds caused by the Tropical Storm have destroyed residential houses.

Capital FM » Extreme winds blow off roofs at the coast

2024-05-21T17:27+0200kenyamoja (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya , May 21 — The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has reported extreme winds in various parts of the Coastal region of Kenya linked to Tropical Storm IALY with roofs blown off and electric poles falling in some areas. KRCS on Tuesday noted that the extreme winds caused by the Tropical Storm have destroyed residential houses.

Somalia issues tropical storm warning

2024-05-21T17:18+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

MOGADISHU, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Somalia 's disaster agency on Tuesday issued a warning about the impending Tropical Cyclone Ialy , which is expected to make landfall in the southwestern and southern regions as well as the capital of Mogadishu. "The people living near the coastal areas are advised to be....

Somalia issues tropical storm warning

2024-05-21T17:17+0200english-news-cn (en)

MOGADISHU, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Somalia 's disaster agency on Tuesday issued a warning about the impending Tropical Cyclone Ialy , which is expected to make landfall in the southwestern and southern regions as well as the capital of Mogadishu. "The people living near the coastal areas are advised to be....

Extreme winds blow off roofs at the coast

2024-05-21T16:40+0200capitalfm (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya , May 21 — The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has reported extreme winds in various parts of the Coastal region of Kenya linked to Tropical Storm IALY with roofs blown off and electric poles falling in some areas. KRCS on Tuesday noted that the extreme winds caused by the Tropical Storm have destroyed residential houses.

Kenyans.co.ke » Several Houses Destroyed, Major Blackout as Cyclone Ialy Hits Kenyan Coast

2024-05-21T15:39+0200kenyamoja (en)

Several houses located along the Kenya n Coast were destroyed and an unknown number of people displaced on Tuesday after cyclone Ialy hit the region. According to the Kenya Red Cross Society, the region experienced strong winds in the afternoon that blew off the roofs of residential houses.

Kenyans.co.ke » EXPLAINER: Why Cyclones are Given Feminine Names

2024-05-21T15:39+0200kenyamoja (en)

On Tuesday, May 21, Kenya Met announced Cyclone Ialy , which would be marked by strong winds and waves hitting the Indian Ocean. The effects of the strong wind would increase up to 55 Kilometres per hour and would be experienced along the Coasts of Kenya, Tanzania and Somalia . History of Naming.

Kenya: Eastern Africa: Heavy rains and flooding Flash Update #3 (21 May 2024)

2024-05-21T14:06+0200humanitarianresponse (en)

HIGHLIGHTS. • Heavy rains and flash floods continued to cause damage and displacement across Eastern Africa, mainly in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya , Somalia , Uganda, and Tanzania , where an estimated 1.6 million people have been affected, including 473 people who lost their lives and nearly 410,350 people who have been displaced, as of 17 May.

Eastern Africa: Heavy rains and flooding Flash Update #3 (21 May 2024)

2024-05-21T11:24+0200reliefWeb (en)

HIGHLIGHTS. • Heavy rains and flash floods continued to cause damage and displacement across Eastern Africa, mainly in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya , Somalia , Uganda, and Tanzania , where an estimated 1.6 million people have been affected, including 473 people who lost their lives and nearly 410,350 people who have been displaced, as of 17 May.

K24 » Weatherman cautions small boats, crafts from deep sea areas over tropical storm

2024-05-21T10:14+0200kenyamoja (en)

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned small boat navigators and crafts from sailing to the deep sea. In a statement on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the weatherman indicated that Tropical Storm IALY currently present over the South-West Indian Ocean is likely to occasion large waves.

Standard » Tanzania's weather authorities warn of strong winds, waves in Indian Ocean

2024-05-21T07:41+0200kenyamoja (en)

Tanzania's weather authorities on Monday issued a warning for periods of strong winds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour. [File, Standard] Tanzania 's weather authorities on Monday issued a warning for periods of strong winds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour and waves exceeding 2 meters in the Indian....

Tanzania's weather authorities warn of strong winds, waves in Indian Ocean

2024-05-21T07:18+0200uniindia (en)

Dar Es Salaam, May 21 (UNI) Tanzania 's weather authorities on Monday issued a warning for periods of strong winds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour and waves exceeding 2 meters in the Indian Ocean, triggered by the presence of a moderate tropical storm called Ialy north of Madagascar Island.

Tanzania's weather authorities warn of strong winds, waves in Indian Ocean

2024-05-20T23:52+0200english-news-cn (en)

DAR ES SALAAM, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania 's weather authorities on Monday issued a warning for periods of strong winds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour and waves exceeding 2 meters in the Indian Ocean, triggered by the presence of a moderate tropical storm called Ialy north of Madagascar Island.

Tanzania's weather authorities warn of strong winds, waves in Indian Ocean

2024-05-20T23:52+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

DAR ES SALAAM, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania 's weather authorities on Monday issued a warning for periods of strong winds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour and waves exceeding 2 meters in the Indian Ocean, triggered by the presence of a moderate tropical storm called Ialy north of Madagascar Island.

Tanzania's weather authorities warn of strong winds, waves in Indian Ocean

2024-05-20T22:22+0200china.org.cn (en)

DAR ES SALAAM, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania 's weather authorities on Monday issued a warning for periods of strong winds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour and waves exceeding 2 meters in the Indian Ocean, triggered by the presence of a moderate tropical storm called Ialy north of Madagascar Island.

Capital FM » Met department closely monitoring Tropical Cyclone IALY

2024-05-20T13:08+0200kenyamoja (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya , May 20 – The Kenya Meteorological Department says it is monitoring Tropical Cyclone IALY over the South West Indian Ocean even as it warned of strong winds in the coastal region. According to the weatherman, Ialy which formed in the Indian Ocean south of Seychelles on Tuesday last....

Tanzania warns that Tropical Cyclone laly has strengthened from moderate to severe National 24 min ago

2024-05-20T11:51+0200theCitizen (en)

Dar es Salaam . Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has warned that the cyclone Ialy is strengthening from a moderate to severe tropical storm as it remains in the Indian Ocean. The presence of the moderate Ialy in the Indian Ocean, north of Madagascar Island, was announced on Friday but the....

Met department closely monitoring Tropical Cyclone IALY

2024-05-20T11:23+0200capitalfm (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya , May 20 – The Kenya Meteorological Department says it is monitoring Tropical Cyclone IALY over the South West Indian Ocean even as it warned of strong winds in the coastal region. According to the weatherman, Ialy which formed in the Indian Ocean south of Seychelles on Tuesday last....

KBC » Tropical Cyclone Ialy raises concern as Weatherman predicts heavy rainfall

2024-05-19T19:37+0200kenyamoja (en)

Tropical Cyclone Ialy which formed in the Indian Ocean south of Seychelles on Tuesday last week moving at 35 kilometres per hour has gained strength and is currently a severe Tropical Cyclone moving at 100 kilometres per hour. According to the tracking system and Climate Scientists, Tropical Cyclone....

Aucun danger pour les terres habitées

2024-05-19T09:52+0200ipreunion (fr)

Ialy s'est renforcée et a atteint le stade de forte tempête dans la nuit du samedi 18 mai au dimanche 19 mai 2024. Elle se trouve dans l'ouest des Seychelles. "Elle ne présente pas de danger pour les terres habitées" indique Météo France. "Une autre zone suspecte est également présent sur le....

Madagascar: Le onzième système de la saison, baptisé 'Ialy'

2024-05-18T13:32+0200allafrica-fr (fr)

La saison cyclonique 2023-2024 joue les prolongations. Après Hidaya début mai, c'est la tempête tropicale " Ialy " qui vient d'être baptisée. Un baptême de Météo Madagascar après que l'amas nuageux, qui a pris forme au Nord-Est de la Grande île, a évolué en tempête tropicale.

Météo : Le onzième système de la saison, baptisé “Ialy”

2024-05-18T05:54+0200madagasikara (fr)

La saison cyclonique 2023-2024 joue les prolongations. Après Hidaya début mai, c’est la tempête tropicale “ Ialy ” qui vient d’être baptisée. Un baptême de Météo Madagascar après que l’amas nuageux, qui a pris forme au Nord-Est de la Grande île, a évolué en tempête tropicale.

La dixième tempête de la saison baptisée Ialy

2024-05-16T21:01+0200ipreunion (fr)

La zone perturbée suivie depuis ce jeudi 16 mai matin par le CMRS cyclone de La Réunion, s'est intensifiée en tempête tropicale modérée cet après-midi et a ainsi été baptisée " Ialy " par le service météorologique de Madagascar. Il s'agit de la dixième tempête nommée de la saison 2023-2024 sur le bassin Sud-Ouest de l'Océan Indien.

Saison cyclonique : la tempête modérée au sud des Seychelles, baptisée IALY

2024-05-16T18:42+0200linfo (fr)

La zone perturbée n°11-20232024, suivie depuis ce jeudi 16 mai matin par le CMRS cyclone de La Réunion, s’est intensifiée en tempête tropicale modérée cet après-midi et a ainsi été baptisée "IALY" par le service météorologique de Madagascar à 12h UTC (16h Réunion).

Saison cyclonique : la tempête tropicale modérée Ialy baptisée au Sud des Seychelles réunion

2024-05-16T17:50+0200francetvinfo (fr)

La dixième tempête tropicale de la saison a été baptisée Ialy au Sud des Seychelles, ce jeudi 16 mai 2024. 10e tempête tropicale de la saison. "La zone perturbée, suivie depuis ce jeudi 16 mai matin par le CMRS cyclone de La Réunion, s'est intensifiée en tempête tropicale modérée cet après-midi et a....

12:20 Météo France surveille une zone perturbée au sud des Seychelles

2024-05-16T10:51+0200clicanoo (fr)

Le CMRS cyclone de La Réunion a commencé à suivre, ce jeudi, une zone perturbée située sur le sud de l'archipel des Seychelles. Le 11e système dépressionnaire tropical de la saison se trouvait, à 10h35 (heure de La Réunion) à environ 500 km au nord-est de Madagascar, 960 km au secteur est-nord-est de Mayotte et 1350 km au nord de nos côtes.

Saison cyclonique : la zone perturbée

2024-05-16T10:13+0200linfo (fr)

Informations sur le système : - Le CMRS cyclone de La Réunion démarre ce jeudi 16 mai le suivi de la Zone Perturbée n°11-20232024, 11e système dépressionnaire tropical de la saison, situé sur le sud de l’archipel des Seychelles, à environ 500 km au nord-est de Madagascar.

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