Tropical Cyclone Dumazile formed in the western Indian Ocean on 02 March and has continued a trajectory between the islands of Madagascar and Reunion.
Meteo Madagascar reported earlier today that Dumazile was located 305km east of the city of Mananjary in Vatovavy-Fitovinany, with winds of 155 kmh and gusts of 220 kmh.
European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) said that “Dumazile’s centre is likely to stay over water, and off the eastern shore of Madagascar, meaning the highest wind gusts will be found there as well. However, heavy rainfall and strong winds should be expected both in eastern Madagascar and La Réunion Island.”
Reunion
In Reunion the government has closed all schools and centers of education and prohibited school transport vehicles.
Some areas have already seen heavy rain, including the capital, Saint-Denis, which recorded 226 mm of rain in 24 hours to 05 March 2018.
Earlier this year Tropical Cyclone Berguitta caused major damages and brought torrential rainfall to the island.
Madagascar
Eastern areas of the island are under alert for winds and high waves.
On 05 March, local media reported flooding in the port areas of Toamasina in Atsinanana region on Madagascar’s east coast.
Meteo Madagascar issued a Red Warning for heavy rain and possible river flooding for the far north west of the county, including all of Diana Region, Bealalana, Analalava, Antsohihy districts in Sofia Region, Analalava, and Mahajanga in Boeny Region.
Tropical Cyclone Ava
Many parts of Madagascar are still recovering from Tropical Cyclone Ava which swept across Madagascar from 05 January 2018, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rainfall that has caused flooding and landslides, displacing 15,000 and leaving 6 people dead.
