As tropical storm Dikeledi intensifies, heavy rains and strong winds are forecast for Madagascar and surrounding regions, while South Africa remains unaffected.
Tropical storm Dikeledi was located about 140km south-east of Mayotte at the stage of a strong tropical storm and continued its movement towards the west-south-west. | Meteo-FranceSevere tropical storm Dikeledi is expected to strengthen into a tropical cyclone by Monday and is projected to move southeastwards along the Mozambique Channel.That was according to an update by the South Africa n Weather Service on severe tropical storm Dikeledi on Sunday.
“Over the next few hours, Dikeledi will move towards the west-southwest, gradually intensifying at first. It should then pass a little over 110km south of Mayotte at the stage of a severe tropical storm before being classified as a tropical cyclone again on Monday during the day,” Météo-France said. “Concerning Mayotte, the rainy and windy deterioration is confirmed for the morning. Very heavy rains that could generate flash floods, floods and landslides are expected in the coming hours and a good part of the day. Gusts of up to 80 to 90km/h are possible, particularly on the southern part of the island,” Météo-France said.
“Over Mozambique, even if the trend is for the system to turn a little more towards the centre of the channel, it is a mature system that could approach the coast of Nampula province on Monday, probably bringing disturbed weather. Heavy rains, strong winds and dangerous sea conditions with marine submersion are possible,” Météo-France said.
Météo Madagascar explained that rain and thunderstorm activities directly associated with Dikeledi are confined at sea. Thunderstorms may return from Sunday afternoon, which may be locally abundant in the north-west area of the country. Weather conditions along the north and centre-west coasts will remain degraded.
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