Reliefweb.int, a global forum run by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, says the tropical depression that has formed in the south-west part of the Indian Ocean will continue to strengthen as it moves westward towards Madagascar over the next few days.
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Southern Africa, Flash Update No.2: Tropical Storm Chalane (as of 24 December 2020)
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The tropical depression that formed in the Indian Ocean has intensified into Tropical Storm Chalane.
Chalane is projected to make landfall on the north-east coast of Madagascar on 27 December 2020, bringing heavy rains.
Predictions indicate that the storm could subsequently move towards Mozambique and other countries in the region.
Authorities in Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe are on alert and coordinating preparedness activities.
Situation Overview
The tropical depression that formed earlier this week in the Indian Ocean intensified on 24 December into Moderate Tropical Storm Chalane. The tropical storm was located about 860 kilometres east of Antalaha District in Madagascar in the afternoon of 24 December and was moving at 17 km/h with an average wind speed of 75 km/h and gusts capping 100 km/h. According to Meteo Madagascar, Tropical Storm Chalane is predicted to continue
Madagascar/Mozambique: Flash Update No.1: Chalane Weather System (As of 23 December 2020)
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• A tropical depression has formed in the south-west part of the Indian Ocean.
• It is expected to develop into a tropical storm, named Chalane, and make landfall in Madagascar around 26 December.
• The storm could cause flooding, mudslides and damage due to high rainfall, gusty winds and rough seas.
• Early predictions indicate that the weather system could subsequently move towards central Mozambique, where Cyclone Idai hit nearly two years ago.
SITUATION OVERVIEW
A tropical depression has formed in the south-west part of the Indian Ocean and will continue to strengthen as it moves westward towards Madagascar over the next few days. The tropical depression is predicted to develop into a tropical storm named Chalane by 24 December and could further strengthen to become a tropical cyclone.