Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 08s (eight), located approximately 862 nm southeast of Diego Garcia, is tracking west-southwestward at 16 knots.

NewsBytes:

Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi – At least 70 people have now died after as a result of floods and severe weather in Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi over the last few days. Flooding began after heavy rain in Madagascar on 17 January, and worsened after heavy rain brought by Tropical Storm Ana which passed over the countries from 22 January 2022. In Madagascar around 10,000 houses have been damaged and as of 26 January, 71,781 people had been displaced from their homes, including 55,859 in Analamanga. In Mozambique as many as 2,756 houses have been completely destroyed and 7,315 houses damaged. At least 99 people have been injured with more than 45 000 people displaced. In Malawi at least 11 people have died and 107 injured as a result of the storm. About 210 000 people have been affected.

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