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'''Intense Tropical Cyclone Chido''' is an ongoing [[tropical cyclone]] currently affecting [[Mayotte]] and threatening [[Comoros]] and [[Mozambique]]. The fourth tropical disturbance, the second tropical cyclone, and the second intense tropical cyclone of the [[2024–25 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season]], Chido formed from a [[tropical disturbance]] southeast of [[Diego Garcia]] that was first noted on 5 December 2024. It continued westward, and steadily intensified before being named ''Chido'' on 8 December. After it underwent rapid intensification, Chido made landfall at [[Agaléga]] in [[Mauritius]] on 11 December, peaking in intensity the following day.
'''Intense Tropical Cyclone Chido''' is an ongoing [[tropical cyclone]] currently affecting [[Mayotte]] and threatening [[Comoros]] and [[Mozambique]]. The fourth tropical disturbance, the second tropical cyclone, and the second intense tropical cyclone of the [[2024–25 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season]], Chido formed from a [[tropical disturbance]] southeast of [[Diego Garcia]] that was first noted on 5 December 2024. It continued westward, and steadily intensified before being named ''Chido'' on 8 December. After it underwent rapid intensification, Chido made landfall at [[Agaléga]] in [[Mauritius]] on 11 December, peaking in intensity the following day.
==Meteorological history==
==Meteorological history==
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On 5 December, the MFR noted that a tropical disturbance formed southeast of Diego Garcia. The JTWC began tracking the system later that day. Late on 7 December, the MFR designated the system as Tropical Depression 04. At 18:00 UTC the following day, the system intensified into Tropical Storm Chido. Chido continued to strengthen, eventually becoming a Severe Tropical Storm later on 10 December. On 11 December, Chido developed an eye, and rapidly strengthened into a category 4-equivalent intense tropical cyclone, as it made landfall at [[Agaléga]] in [[Mauritius]], making Chido the strongest tropical cyclone to directly affect the island since [[1983–84 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season#Intense Tropical Cyclone Andry|Cyclone Andry]] in 1983.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tropical Cyclone Chido hits Agalega as the strongest in over 50 years, heads toward Mayotte and Mozambique|url=https://watchers.news/2024/12/12/tropical-cyclone-chido-landfall-agalega-mayotte-mozambique/|date=12 December 2024|access-date=13 December 2024|website=The Watchers}}</ref> The next day, Chido intensified further, peaking as an intense tropical cyclone, with 1-minute sustained winds exceeding {{cvt|155|mph|kph}}.
On 5 December, the MFR noted that a tropical disturbance formed southeast of Diego Garcia. The JTWC began tracking the system later that day. Late on 7 December, the MFR designated the system as Tropical Depression 04. At 18:00 UTC the following day, the system intensified into Tropical Storm Chido. Chido continued to strengthen, eventually becoming a Severe Tropical Storm later on 10 December. On 11 December, Chido developed an eye, and rapidly strengthened into a category 4-equivalent intense tropical cyclone, as it made landfall at [[Agaléga]] in [[Mauritius]], making Chido the strongest tropical cyclone to directly affect the island since [[1983–84 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season#Intense Tropical Cyclone Andry|Cyclone Andry]] in 1983.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tropical Cyclone Chido hits Agalega as the strongest in over 50 years, heads toward Mayotte and Mozambique|url=https://watchers.news/2024/12/12/tropical-cyclone-chido-landfall-agalega-mayotte-mozambique/|date=12 December 2024|access-date=13 December 2024|website=The Watchers}}</ref> The next day, Chido intensified further, peaking as an intense tropical cyclone, with 1-minute sustained winds exceeding {{cvt|155|mph|kph}}.

==Preparations==
==Preparations==
In [[Agaléga]], [[Mauritius]], residents in sought refuge at an [[airport terminal]].<ref name="LEXPRESS"/> The [[United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs]] said that over 1.7 million people [[Mozambique]] could be affected by winds exceeding {{cvt|120|kph|mph}}, and that the cyclone may exacerbate a [[2022–2024 Southern Africa cholera outbreak|cholera outbreak]] affecting the country.<ref>{{cite news|author=OCHA|title=Mozambique: Intense Tropical Cyclone Chido - Flash Update No. 1, As of 13 December 2024|url=https://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-intense-tropical-cyclone-chido-flash-update-no-1-13-december-2024|date=13 December 2024|access-date=13 December 2024|publisher=[[ReliefWeb]]}}</ref> Authorities in [[Zimbabwe]] said that Chido was likely to affect the country by 17 December, with heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides likely.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tropical cyclone Chido likely to affect Zimbabwe|url=https://www.herald.co.zw/tropical-cyclone-chido-likely-to-affect-zimbabwe/|date=12 December 2024|access-date=13 December 2024|newspaper=[[The Herald (Zimbabwe)|The Herald]]}}</ref>
In [[Agaléga]], [[Mauritius]], residents in sought refuge at an [[airport terminal]].<ref name="LEXPRESS"/> The [[United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs]] said that over 1.7 million people [[Mozambique]] could be affected by winds exceeding {{cvt|120|kph|mph}}, and that the cyclone may exacerbate a [[2022–2024 Southern Africa cholera outbreak|cholera outbreak]] affecting the country.<ref>{{cite news|author=OCHA|title=Mozambique: Intense Tropical Cyclone Chido - Flash Update No. 1, As of 13 December 2024|url=https://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-intense-tropical-cyclone-chido-flash-update-no-1-13-december-2024|date=13 December 2024|access-date=13 December 2024|publisher=[[ReliefWeb]]}}</ref> Authorities in [[Zimbabwe]] said that Chido was likely to affect the country by 17 December, with heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides likely.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tropical cyclone Chido likely to affect Zimbabwe|url=https://www.herald.co.zw/tropical-cyclone-chido-likely-to-affect-zimbabwe/|date=12 December 2024|access-date=13 December 2024|newspaper=[[The Herald (Zimbabwe)|The Herald]]}}</ref>

Revision as of 12:14, 14 December 2024

Intense Tropical Cyclone Chido
Cyclone Chido at peak intensity on 12 December.
Meteorological history
Formed7 December 2024
Intense tropical cyclone
10-minute sustained (MFR)
Highest winds215 km/h (130 mph)
Lowest pressure935 hPa (mbar); 27.61 inHg
Category 4-equivalent tropical cyclone
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds250 km/h (155 mph)
Lowest pressure929 hPa (mbar); 27.43 inHg
Overall effects
FatalitiesUnknown
DamageUnknown
Areas affected
Part of the 2024–25 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season

Intense Tropical Cyclone Chido is an ongoing tropical cyclone currently affecting Mayotte and threatening Comoros and Mozambique. The fourth tropical disturbance, the second tropical cyclone, and the second intense tropical cyclone of the 2024–25 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Chido formed from a tropical disturbance southeast of Diego Garcia that was first noted on 5 December 2024. It continued westward, and steadily intensified before being named Chido on 8 December. After it underwent rapid intensification, Chido made landfall at Agaléga in Mauritius on 11 December, peaking in intensity the following day.

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

On 5 December, the MFR noted that a tropical disturbance formed southeast of Diego Garcia. The JTWC began tracking the system later that day. Late on 7 December, the MFR designated the system as Tropical Depression 04. At 18:00 UTC the following day, the system intensified into Tropical Storm Chido. Chido continued to strengthen, eventually becoming a Severe Tropical Storm later on 10 December. On 11 December, Chido developed an eye, and rapidly strengthened into a category 4-equivalent intense tropical cyclone, as it made landfall at Agaléga in Mauritius, making Chido the strongest tropical cyclone to directly affect the island since Cyclone Andry in 1983.[1] The next day, Chido intensified further, peaking as an intense tropical cyclone, with 1-minute sustained winds exceeding 155 mph (249 km/h).

Preparations

In Agaléga, Mauritius, residents in sought refuge at an airport terminal.[2] The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that over 1.7 million people Mozambique could be affected by winds exceeding 120 km/h (75 mph), and that the cyclone may exacerbate a cholera outbreak affecting the country.[3] Authorities in Zimbabwe said that Chido was likely to affect the country by 17 December, with heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides likely.[4]

Impact

Mauritius

Agaléga was reportedly "devastated" by Chido, with strong gusts and an 8 m (26 ft) storm surge destroying most of the dependency's homes and schools.[5][2] Communications were cut off following the passage of the eye overnight from 11–12 December. A tugboat ran aground in the reefs just north of the islands, sparking concerns of a possible oil spill.[6]

Madagascar

In Madagascar, minor damage, mild flooding and power outages were reported in Antsiranana.[7]

Mayotte

Chido brought meter-high waves and powerful gusts to Mayotte. Numerous homes were badly damaged, debris covered streets and a shanty town was reportedly destroyed.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Chido hits Agalega as the strongest in over 50 years, heads toward Mayotte and Mozambique". The Watchers. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Les grands titres de l'express de ce vendredi 13 décembre 2024". L'Express (in French). 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  3. ^ OCHA (13 December 2024). "Mozambique: Intense Tropical Cyclone Chido - Flash Update No. 1, As of 13 December 2024". ReliefWeb. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Tropical cyclone Chido likely to affect Zimbabwe". The Herald. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Agaléga crie à l'aide". L'Express (in French). 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Cyclone Chido – dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi – Agalega : des rafales de 250 km/h !". Le Mauricien (in French). 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  7. ^ "CYCLONE - Chido laisse de légers dégâts dans le Nord". L'Express (in French). 14 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Cyclone à Mayotte : toits arrachés, électricité coupée… Les premières images des dégâts". Le Parisien (in French). 14 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
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