Madagascar felt the burden of a storm after Cyclone Freddy unloaded heavy rain and challenging winds. The latest weather forecast showed that Freddy emerged again and is expected to track to Mozambique.
Recently, Associated Press (AP) reported Cyclone Freddy that set to unload heavy rain in Madagascar and Mozambique.
The forecast warned of a dangerous situation as Cyclone Freddy came near Madagascar, adding that about 2.2 million people there could be affected.
Cyclone Freddy comeback
According to Washington Post and AccuWeather, Cyclone Freddy returns again to Madagascar, making it a long-lived dangerous cyclone.
Forecasts said that Cyclone Freddy managed to maintain a longevity of about 31 days.
The reports explained that the storm could strengthen, affecting parts of Mozambique. Freddy managed to cause widespread evacuations.
In the latest forecast, Fox Weather News reported that Cyclone Freddy is forecast to impact portions of Mozambique.
According to CNN News, Cyclone Freddy displaced people in Madagascar and Mozambique, resulting in 21 casualties.
The report added that Cyclone Freddy managed to intensify about six times.
Fishing village of Mahebourg, Mauritius. The latest weather forecast said Cyclone Freddy emerged again, causing heavy rain and challenging winds in Madagascar and Mozambique.
Homeowners and motorists should check the weather conditions in Mozambique for possible flooding and dangerous winds.
On the other hand, AccuWeather reported that Cyclone Freddy became a tropical cyclone in the first week of February that tracked over the Indian Ocean.
The weather forecast added that Cyclone Freddyy hit parts of Reunion and Mauritius.
The challenging weather conditions could result in possible flooding that could affect communities near coastal areas.
Cyclone Freddy preparations
As Cyclone Freddy is expected to intensify and hit parts of Mozambique, homeowners and communities should prepare for the possible impact.
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Disaster preparedness has been essential to prevent accidents and casualties during severe weather events like Cyclone Freddy.
Although the reemergence of Freddy is unexpected, it could still cause flooding, rainfall and troublesome winds.
Here are essential reminders for communities and residents to anticipate Cyclone Freddy's possible impact.
Keep multiple sources of news.
- Homeowners should stay updated with the weather forecast in Madagascar and Mozambique. Keeping multiple sources of weather news would be helpful during power outages.
- You can know the weather conditions from radio, announcements and television reports.
- The latest weather reports could help homeowners better prepare for Cyclone Freddy's aftermat
Check for the rapid rise of floodwaters
- Communities near the coastal areas are at risk of severe weather conditions. Heavy rain could cause flooding concerns and flashflood.
- It is essential to evacuate when floodwater rapidly rises. Stay updated with local announcements for possible evacuations.
- In addition, evacuation is crucial because flooding could be life-threatening.
Prepare an emergency evacuation kit.
Preparing a handy bag is helpful during possible evacuations. It should become a life-saver.
The emergency evacuation kit should include the following:
- Small battery-powered radio and extra batteries
- Battery-operated flashlight
- Medicines
- Primary documents or identification cards
- Bottled water
- Food supplies
- Blanket
- Raincoat protection or jacket
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