Mayotte wakes up under a cloudy and rainy sky this Sunday, January 12. Cyclone Dikeledi has been downgraded to moderate tropical storm status. Periods of heavy rain are forecast throughout the day, which could lead to flooding and landslides.
Youssrah Mahadali
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Published on January 12, 2025 at 8:22 a.m.,
updated January 12, 2025 at 8:36 a.m.
Regarding the morale of the population, it seems that the Mahorais took this threat seriously. This night, many residents took refuge in accommodation centers, such as in Bandrele, in the center of the island.
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©Charles de Quillacq
More than 200 people spent the night there, remembering the devastating passage of Cyclone Chido which occurred less than a month ago.
Moderate Tropical Storm Weather Forecast
- Maximum winds at sea increased to 85 km/h (compared to 110 km/h), with gusts to 120 km/h (compared to 155 km/h).
- The system is now located 320 km east of Mayotte (compared to 460 km previously).
- His movement speed increased to 24 km/h (from 17 km/h). 3. The closest passage is confirmed more than 100 km south of the island.
- Gusts forecast: 80 to 90 km/h, mainly over the south of Mayotte (downward revision). • Very heavy rain is expected, which may cause flash floods, flooding and landslides.
- Dangerous sea on the west lagoon, with risk of marine submersion.
Storm Dikeledi is temporarily weakening but remains a threat, with rainy and windy conditions expected over Mayotte in the coming hours. The closest passage remains stable at a distance greater than 100 km south of the island.
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