The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has issued an alert on cyclone activity, warning of potential impacts on weather patterns and advising the public to stay informed and follow official updates.

In a forecast on Sunday, October 26, Kenya Met said it continues to monitor tropical weather systems over the southwest Indian Ocean.

“A low-pressure system, CHENGE (Residual Depression), is currently located near 8.2°S / 50.2°E, about 500 km north of Madagascar, moving west at 11 km/h,” Kenya Met said.

Kenya Met Key Updates

• Maximum sustained winds: 55 km/h (gusts up to 75 km/h).
• Central pressure: 1000 hPa.
• Expected track: West-northwest across the northern Mozambique Channel, weakening gradually.
• Forecast: The system is likely to dissipate near the coasts of Tanzania and southern Kenya by Tuesday.

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Potential Impacts

• Mayotte: No cyclone alert. Swells of around 2 meters expected Sunday–Monday.
• Astove & Aldabra archipelagos: Risk of heavy rain and dangerous sea conditions through the weekend.
• Northern Madagascar: Mostly clear, though locally rough seas are possible.
• Tanzania & southern Kenya: Possible heavy showers accompanied by strong winds of more than 25 Knots on Monday and Tuesday.

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No other active tropical systems are expected in the southwest Indian Ocean over the next five days.

“KMD will continue to closely monitor the situation and issue updates as necessary. Stay alert, stay informed, and follow official channels for timely updates,” Kenya Met added.

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Kenya Met Boss Edward at previous event. PHOTO/ Standard