Tropical Storm Dikeledi is forecast to strengthen into a tropical cyclone as it approaches the Mozambique coast. Météo-France predicts heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous sea conditions. Landfall is possible in Mozambique's Nampula region. The cyclone is also expected to threaten the southern coast of Madagascar later this week.
Tropical Storm Dikeledi is forecasted to strengthen into a tropical cyclone as it nears the Mozambique coast. | Meteo-FranceTropical storm Dikeledi is expected to intensify over the next 24 hours to tropical cyclone status while approaching the Mozambique coast.
“It is expected to slowly intensify over the next 24 hours to tropical cyclone status while approaching the Mozambican coast before curving its trajectory towards the south,” Météo-France stated. “Heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous sea conditions with marine submersion are possible,” Météo-France said.
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