Strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Ialy wreak havoc along Kenya's coast


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  • Wednesday, 22 May 2024

NAIROBI, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Ialy have hit various parts of the Kenyan coast, resulting in destruction of property, the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) said on Tuesday.

The KRCS said in a statement that the extreme winds blew off roofs of residential areas and toppled electric poles in some areas. Its rescue team noted that despite the destruction caused by the strong winds, no casualties were reported in coastal areas.

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