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Over the weekend, Tanzania faced a relentless assault from Cyclone Hidaya, unleashing heavy rains and fierce winds that wreaked havoc across the nation. As the cyclone made landfall, it plunged vast swathes of the country into darkness, exacerbating the challenges posed by weeks of flooding that have claimed the lives of over 150 individuals. Ferry services connecting Dar es Salaam, the country's commercial heart, to Zanzibar were brought to a halt as the cyclone bore down on the coast, boasting winds akin to those of a Category 1 hurricane. Meteorologists reported an abnormal surge in rainfall along the coast on Friday night, sounding the alarm for intensified flooding throughout the region during the weekend. The deluge of rain and subsequent flooding has thrown roadways into disarray and dealt a heavy blow to small enterprises, leaving more than 200,000 people grappling with the aftermath. Hidaya stands as a record-breaking force, marking the most potent tropical cyclone ever do...