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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 26, 2025
16h ago
Kenya Met Issues Urgent Alert Over Tropical Storm ‘Chenge’
The storm could potentially have devastating effects on residents of the coastal counties, particularly because it will likely be accompanied by strong winds...
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The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued an urgent alert for coastal residents regarding Tropical Storm Chenge, a weakening low-pressure system in the Indian Ocean. The storm is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds to the Kenyan and Tanzanian coasts.
- As of Sunday, October 26, Chenge was located 500 kilometres north of Madagascar, moving westward at 11 kilometres per hour.
- The storm has winds of 55 km/h and gusts up to 75 km/h, with a pressure near 1000 hPa.
- Coastal counties, including Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Malindi, are warned to expect heavy downpours and strong coastal winds exceeding 25 knots, posing a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
- Chenge is expected to dissipate near the Tanzania–Kenya coast by Tuesday, though its remnants could still influence weather patterns thereafter.
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