Long-Lived, Destructive Cyclone Freddy: What You Should Know About

Latest reports showed that the long-lived and devastating Cyclone Freddy hit Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi, leaving significant damage and 100 casualties.

Cyclone Freddy managed to maintain its strength and reemerged this month. Nature World News monitored the developments of Cyclone Freddy.

In previous reports, Associated Press reported that the United Nations weather agency noted Cyclone Freddy as dangerous that tracked in parts of Madagascar.

According to AP, the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System explained that about 2.2 million people could be affected due to potential flooding and storm surges.

Long-lived Cyclone Freddy

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Blantyre, Malawi, on March 13, 2013. Weather forecasts monitored the development of long-lived and powerful Cyclone Freddy that caused significant damage and about 100 deaths in Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi.

According to AccuWeather and CNN reports, Cyclone Freddy caused 100 deaths when it hit Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique.

Freddy managed to form on the first week of February (February 6, 2023) and made an unusual track in the Indian Ocean.

When Cyclone Freddy made landfall, it reached a Category 3 Hurricane.

Recently, Washington Post reported that Cyclone Freddy returned or reemerged again in Madagascar and was expected to impact Mozambique.

In Mozambique, reports showed that the country experienced heavy rain and flooding. BBC noted that the country's rain could reach a month's worth of rain.

Homeowners and communities had to deal with the heavy rain and challenging winds, causing immediate evacuations.

AccuWeather reported that about 1.5 million people in Mozambique became affected by Cyclone Freddy.

The Guardian added that the authorities were assessing the total damage in Mozambique. The report added that buildings were destroyed while there were downed trees.

According to Guardian, the World Meteorological Organization said that Cyclone Freddy is considered one of the powerful storms.

The storm also resulted in significant power outages in affected communities.

On the other hand, CNN reported that rescue operations were difficult or tough due to widespread flooding and power outages.

Cyclone Freddy is a rare storm that maintained the strength to impact communities. As rescue operations continue in affected communities, homeowners should note important reminders before returning home.

Reports showed that widespread flooding occurred. The situation could become dangerous due to floodwaters.

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As a result, affected communities should wait until floodwaters abate before going back. Here are essential reminders after the storm.

Don't leave the shelter.

It is essential to return when floodwaters finally subside. It is best to wait for the announcement from local communities, radios and television before returning.
Affected communities should check their family members and immediately report to authorities if they become missing.

Be careful of flash floods and floodwaters.

Even though Cyclone Freddy weakens, floodwaters and flash floods could also raise concerns. Hazardous travel conditions are possible.
It is best to check the road conditions before traveling.

Check your home for damages and repairs.

When floodwaters abate, homeowners should check their homes for possible repairs and damages.
Be careful with grounded electrical wires.
Keep away from downed trees, power lines and falling debris.