Draft:Cyclone Chido
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 Cyclone Chido at peak intensity on 12 December. | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 7 December 2024 |
| Intense tropical cyclone | |
| 10-minute sustained (MFR) | |
| Highest winds | 215 km/h (130 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 935 hPa (mbar); 27.61 inHg |
| Category 4-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 929 hPa (mbar); 27.43 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Areas affected |
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Part of the 2024–25 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
Intense Tropical Cyclone Chido is an ongoing tropical cyclone currently affecting Madagascar and threatening Comoros, Mayotte 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
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
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionOn 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
Agaléga, Mauritius was reportedly "devastated" by Chido, with 150 km/h (93 mph) gusts and an 8 m (26 ft) storm surge destroying most of the island's homes and schools.[5][2]
See also
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ OCHA (13 December 2024). "Mozambique: Intense Tropical Cyclone Chido - Flash Update No. 1, As of 13 December 2024". ReliefWeb. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Tropical cyclone Chido likely to affect Zimbabwe". The Herald. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Agaléga crie à l'aide". L'Express (in French). 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
External links
- MFR Track Data of Tropical Cyclone Chido (in French)
- JTWC Best Track Data of Tropical Cyclone 04S (Chido)
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