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Hidaya was a tropical cyclone in the south-west Indian Ocean.
Hidaya was the strongest tropical storm ever recorded in the Tanzania area, contributing to flooding in the region when it made landfall on May 4.
Heavy rainfall and high winds were expected from Hidaya. Wind speeds from Hidaya measured around the same as a Category 1 hurricane, at 150 km/h on May 3.
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Description:
Over the last 24 hours, Tropical Cyclone Hidaya has intensified, even briefly developing a center eye, as nears the coast of East Africa. It is forecasted to make landfall tomorrow along the coast of Tanzania, bringing strong winds and storm surge.
Phenomena: Tropical Cyclones
Satellite: Meteosat-9
Product: GeoColor Infrared (band 11)
Instrument: SEVIRI
Product: GeoColor
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