Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms

In the South Indian Ocean:

Tropical cyclone Edilson is located approximately 616 nm south of St Denis, La Reunion, and is tracking south-southwestward at 18 knots. This is the final warning on this system.

Tropical cyclone (tc) 14s (Fobane), located approximately 500 nm south-southwest of Diego Garcia, and is tracking east-southeastward at 07 knots. Fobane is not expected to significantly intensify due to the subsident impact of a deep mid-latitude trough to the south. Fobane will peak at 45 knots before it gets eroded by cooling sea surface temperatures.

NewsBytes:

South Africa - Seven people drowned in the Vryburg area in the North West province following heavy rains over the last two days in the area. The public broadcaster also reported that 97 people were injured when their mud houses collapses following the rain. Four bridges were also washed away, cutting off 26 villages from any immediate help.