Local weather experts have allayed fears that Cyclone Jobo, the tropical storm in the Indian Ocean, will affect Kenya. Scientists had predicted that Cyclone Jobo, which has led to heavy rains across the region causing floods and landslides, would hit East Africa this week. But Stella Aura, Director of the Kenya Meteorological Department has reassured Kenyans that “the coastal line is safe as we continue to monitor events closely and report what is going on”. Experts explain the reason Cyclone Jobo may not affect the Kenyan coast is that the steaming effects of the cyclone are supported by the Coriolis (force which applies to movement on rotating objects) effects of the earth. Even though waves from Tanzania can be amplified towards Kenya, Mbindyo reckons that they will weaken on their way.

Source: Standard Digital April 26, 2021 21:00 UTC