Ialy Cyclone Threat Ends As It Fully Dissipates

The Ialy Cyclone in the Indian Ocean On Tuesday, weakened from a severe tropical storm to a moderate one and is expected to completely dissipate .

In an exclusive interview with the “Daily News” on Tuesday, Dr. Ladislaus Chang’a, the Acting Director General of the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) and Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), mentioned that the cyclone’s life cycle was nearing its end. Dr. Chang’a attributed the cyclone’s dissipation to the northward wind direction in the Indian Ocean, moving from the south.

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“The severe tropical storm has weakened to moderate tropical storm, as it continues to move Northward, away from the coast of our country and is expected to continue weakening and dissipate” he said.

He mentioned that the situation would have been more severe if the cyclone had moved westward from the eastern part of the Indian Ocean. Dr. Chang’a also highlighted that the Ialy Cyclone is relatively weak compared to the Hidaya Cyclone that occurred earlier this month, moving westward from the east.

Furthermore, he emphasized that each cyclone has a unique name and life cycle that occurs only once without repeating in the future. Dr. Chang’a explained that the recurring cyclone occurrences along the eastern coast of the Indian Ocean are a result of rising global temperatures caused by climate change.

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“The more the average global temperature increases, the more the cyclones occur due to change in weather systems. The cyclones such as the Ialy rely on the amount of moisture generated from the earth temperature,” he noted.

He emphasized the link between rising ocean temperatures and cyclone occurrence, particularly towards the eastern coast. Dr. Chang’a highlighted the impacts of weather and climate change, such as floods, heat waves, storms, and cyclones.

Citizens were advised to anticipate more cyclones due to the ongoing global temperature increase. Dr. Chang’a urged people to stay updated on TMA’s weather and climate reports and follow precautionary measures.

Furthermore, he stressed the importance of following government directives to address weather and climate change impacts.

In a statement on Monday, TMA reported that the Ialy Cyclone was located approximately 500 kilometers east of Dar es Salaam. The meteorological body observed strong winds up to 50 kilometers per hour at Ugunja, Pemba, and Mtwara weather stations during the day.

TMA forecasted strong winds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour and waves over 2 meters along Tanzania’s coastal areas and the Indian Ocean from Monday to Wednesday this week.

Additionally, TMA warned of expected rainfall in Tanga, Coast Region, Dar es Salaam, Lindi, Mtwara, Unguja, and Pemba Islands between yesterday and today.

The public and mariners were advised to take necessary precautions and follow TMA’s forecasts while seeking guidance from relevant experts.

Source:Daily News