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[PHOTOS] How Cyclone Hidaya caused destruction in Tanzania Coast

Ferry services were suspended as a result of Cyclone Hidaya.

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by Bosco Marita

In-pictures05 May 2024 - 09:20
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In Summary


  • Pictures seen by the Star showed several houses destroyed by Cyclone Hidaya as coconut trees fell on houses as a result of the heavy rainfall and strong winds.
  • Mafia Island in Tanzania was one of the worst hit by the Cyclone.
A house destroyed in Mafia Island as a result of Cyclone Hidaya on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Tropical Cyclone Hidaya on Saturday made landfall on Tanzania's coast leaving a trail of destruction.

Pictures seen by the Star showed several houses destroyed by Cyclone Hidaya as coconut trees fell on houses as a result of the heavy rainfall and strong winds.

Mafia Island in Tanzania was the worst hit by the Cyclone.

The heavy rainfall characterised by strong winds saw ferry services between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam suspended for safety reasons.

The Tanzania Meteorological Authority, however, announced Sunday morning that the Cyclone has ended and the country is now safe from the threat

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