Cyclone Hidaya, which threatened to unleash chaos along Tanzania's coastline, pulled a surprise move straight out of a Netflix thriller 🍿—it dramatically weakened just before making landfall, officials confirmed Saturday. The storm's winds dropped to 80 km/h, a far cry from earlier predictions of destructive intensity.
🇹🇿 Tanzania's Meteorology Department reported the cyclone's unexpected twist, sparing coastal cities like Dar es Salaam from the worst. Still, heavy rains and flooding remain major concerns. 'Residents in low-lying areas should stay vigilant,' warned a department spokesperson. Nearby Kenya, which evacuated over 1,000 families, also breathed a cautious sigh of relief.
💡 Why it matters: Cyclones rarely hit East Africa, making Hidaya a climate anomaly. Scientists link such events to warming ocean temps—a trend that could reshape regional weather patterns.
✈️ Travel alert: Airlines canceled flights to Zanzibar, while beach resorts urged tourists to avoid water activities. The silver lining? Skies are expected to clear by midweek 🌤️.
