East Africa Faces Catastrophic Floods and Approaching Cyclone Hidaya

The region grapples with a rising death toll and widespread displacement as it braces for further devastation from Cyclone Hidaya.

Over 350 deaths reported across Kenya and Tanzania due to severe flooding and landslides, with significant damage to infrastructure.
Cyclone Hidaya threatens to intensify the crisis, with forecasts predicting heavy rain, large waves, and strong winds in coastal areas.
In Kenya, 188 fatalities and 165,000 displacements have been recorded, with the government deploying the military for evacuations.
Tourism in Kenya's Maasai Mara severely impacted, with around 100 tourists stranded due to overflowing rivers and flooded lodges.
International responses include travel warnings and calls for increased preparedness against climate-induced disasters.