Worst tropical cyclone in a decade may strike Mozambique on Friday The storm, named Idai, has already strengthened to the equivalent of a Category 3 storm. “Furthermore, along the southern coastline of Mozambique, strong and damaging winds as well as sea conditions are expected to become very rough. All available information indicates that Dineo will rapidly intensify into an intense tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours, while moving closer to the southern Mozambique coastline. Tropical Cyclone Dineo in Mozambique & South Africa February, … Tropical Cyclone Dineo South Africa PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE and … Dineo, which will be accompanied by winds of up to 150km/h and heavy rains of up to 200mm, will continue inland on Friday. Cyclone Dineo isn't the first storm to wreak havoc in South Africa or Mozambique. As predicted, the cyclone lost much of its […] All district municipalities were informed about the approaching cyclone. Tropical storm Dineo is expected to escalate into an intense cyclone with thrashing winds within the next day. Cyclone Hudah was a strong and destructive tropical cyclone that affected Southeast Africa in April 2000. Tropical cyclone Dineo – a CAT 1 storm – just off the coast of Mozambique on 15 February 2017. South African Cyclone Dineo Contingency plan “Arising from this alert, we have developed a contingency plan to mitigate and respond to this possible disastrous event. Southern Mozambique was hit on Thursday by the tropical cyclone accompanied by strong winds exceeding 100 kilometres per hour as well as torrential rainfall and rough seas. Brian Jefferies, a South African based in Mozambique, shared a video of the severe aftermath of the storm from Inhambane. By Matthew Hill, Bloomberg 12 Mar 2019 13:32 The fifth cyclone of the Southern Hemisphere cyclone season threatens flooding in Mozambique and South Africa. Tropical storm Dineo has continued to strengthen over the warm waters of the Mozambique Channel overnight. Tropical storm Dineo has arrived in South Africa, bringing with it heavy rain and adverse weather conditions. 3. There’s good news in South Africa as the South African Weather Services (SAWS) says Dineo is weaker than predicted and has been downgraded. The National weather services in three southern African countries namely Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe have issued alerts of a tropical cyclone set to hit southern Mozambique late on Wednesday night (15 February 2017) or early morning on Thursday (16 February 2017). Nasa reported the formation of the tropical cyclone on Monday and said it was the fifth tropical cyclone of the southern Indian Ocean season formed this week. In addition to the overall risk faced by coastal communities, the threat of storm surge (coastal flooding) will be particularly pronounced.”. NASA's Terra satellite captured this visible image of Tropical Cyclone Dineo in the Mozambique Channel on Feb. 14, 2017 at 2:45 a.m. EST (0745 UTC). “Summer leaves a trail of devastation. Winter brings its own challenges in the form of veld fires and the like. There is also a good chance that it will reach tropical cyclone Pretoria – The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says severe tropical storm “Dineo” is quite likely to undergo a final surge of intensification, just before arriving over land in Mozambique this evening. 7. Prominent Pakistani rights activist found dead in Toronto. Tropical cyclone Dineo pummeled Mozambique’s southern coastline near a resort town late Wednesday, killing seven people, as it moved west toward South Africa and Zimbabwe, according to … On July 15, a tropical depression formed to the southwest of Diego Garcia. Southern Mozambique was … A tropical storm – named Dineo – has swept in from the Indian Ocean, causing extensive flooding as it hit landfall in Mozambique. Tropical cyclone Dineo pounds Mozambique, nears SA The storm, with winds gusting up to 180km/h, ... said the South African Weather Service. According to Selomo it is the fifth cyclone of 2016/17 southern hemisphere cyclone season. Tropical Storm Dineo‚ which will soon reach cyclone strength‚ is a female and was named by Botswana's weather bureau. A list of storm names is in rotation for the 2016/17 cyclone season in the southwest Indian Ocean region. Predicted to affect parts of the East Coast of South Africa, including KwaZulu-Natal, Dineo is forecast to deliver both hazardous sea and weather conditions, including strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall. At least 30 tropical cyclones have affected the Southern African mainland. © 2020 eNCA, an eMedia Holdings company. "Major roads in the South Africa's North West province have been temporarily closed due to flooding on Tuesday, February 21. JOHANNESBURG - The South African Weather Service says it expects tropical cyclone Dineo to move into parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and … “Mozambique was completely destroyed by Cyclone Dineo in February 2017”. More damage is threatened as it swings south and west. Dineo may not reach tropical cyclone status but its effects are still likely to be disastrous. © 2020 Independent Online and affiliated companies. It is predicted that the system will spill over into Botswana and Namibia by Saturday The storm – upgraded to cyclone status late yesterday – is expected to hit Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal today. UPDATE: The South African government has issued a WARNING to South Africans as Dineo approaches. Here are four other storms that have hit the region this century. Rescue services in South Africa are on high alert as Tropical Storm Dineo makes its way into the country after it claimed seven lives and destroyed hundreds of homes and buildings in neighbouring Mozambique. Local News Dineo reaches tropical cyclone intensity, heavy rain expected Cyclone Dineo still classified by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) as a severe tropical storm yesterday (Wednesday) morning, will most likely result in heavy rainfall over the northern Lowveld and adjacent escarpment regions of Limpopo tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow. Tropical cyclone Dineo – a CAT 1 storm – just off the coast of Mozambique on 15 February 2017. Tropical cyclone Dineo could ... SA Weather Service's Senior Forecaster Puseletso Mofokeng unpacks what parts of South Africa can expect from the tropical cyclone. South Africa is set to experience severe storms and heavy rains starting from Thursday, 16 February 2017 until the weekend - Sunday 19 February 2017. The South African weather service expects tropical cyclone Dineo to remain strong on Thursday as it moves through southern Mozambique towards eastern South Africa, producing heavy rains in the region of 100 to 200mm in 24 hours. By Saturday, Dineo was expected to drift into Botswana, and showers were expected to continue over Limpopo. JOHANNESBURG – The South African National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) is set to meet with its officials on the ground shortly to discuss the impact of tropical storm Dineo as it … Major roads in the South Africa's North West province have been temporarily closed due to flooding on Tuesday, February 21. Here are four other storms that have hit the region this century. Rae said that while over South Africa heavy rainfall might occur in places over the lowveld and adjacent escarpment regions on Thursday night, the greatest impact with respect to South African provinces was expected to take place on Friday. The system tracked west-southwest, organizing s… “South Africa will not be immune or spared from the wrath of this cyclone. The low-pressure system was expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and possibly wind damage to the southern parts of Mozambique; parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga; and the northern reaches of KwaZulu-Natal. Government calls communities to be on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Dineo lands in South Africa. South Africa is bracing for the fury of Cyclone Dineo today as it shifts from battering Mozambique’s coastline with howling gales and torrential downpours. The South African Weather Service issued warning of the anticipated Tropical Cyclone named “Dineo”. The NATJOC and all other teams dealing with disaster management will continue to monitor any further developments relating to this cyclone and storms. The fifth cyclone of the Southern Hemisphere cyclone season threatens flooding in Mozambique and South Africa. We list important tips that could prove vital for motorists. “We’re on high alert, well equipped and ready to respond.”. Dineo made landfall over southern Mozambique today and is expected to bring flooding rains in the north-eastern parts of South Africa beginning today throughout the weekend. “It is expected that much of southern Mozambique can expect very heavy rainfall, most likely in the region of 100 to 200mm per day, or even more.”. Parts of South Africa are facing severe rains and the risk of flooding over the next two days as tropical storm, Dineo, sweeps in from Mozambique. Three people have died and two are missing after heavy rain hit South Africa's North West causing severe flooding in the wake of Tropical Cyclone "Dineo." Cyclone Dineo, one of the deadliest tropical cyclones on record in the South-West Indian Ocean and Southern Hemisphere, hit Mozambique and lasted from 13th of February to 17th of the same month. Dineo may not reach tropical cyclone status but its effects are still likely to be disastrous. JOHANNESBURG - Dineo has continued to deepen overnight and is now packing wind speeds of … The consensus among the meteorological community is that the tropical cyclone named Dineo […] The SA Weather Service issued an update on the storm's development yesterday. Nasa reported the formation of the tropical cyclone on Monday and said it was the fifth tropical cyclone of the southern Indian Ocean season formed this week. Dineo may not reach tropical cyclone status but its effects are still likely to be disastrous. Tropical storm Dineo is expected to escalate into an intense cyclone with thrashing winds within the next day. The South African Weather Service issued warning of the anticipated Tropical Cyclone named “Dineo”. Other inland countries also experience the effects of tropical cyclones, including Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Story: NELIE ERASMUS Feb 14 2017 ... South Africa facing isolation amid fears over new COVID strain. We list important tips that could prove vital for motorists. Tropical storms are classified once clouds have reached an organised cyclonic formation and wind speeds have exceeded 60km/h.The storm can be upgraded to tropical cyclone status if these exceed 120km/h. The 24-hour Limpopo disaster toll free number is 0800 222 111. The system was likely to be associated with maximum winds in the order of 90 knots, or approximately 166km/* . 14 February 2017: Tropical storm Dineo has continued to strengthen over the warm waters of the Mozambique Channel overnight. The next day, the depression acquired moderate tropical storm status as gale-force winds extended more than halfway around the center. Descending Tropical Cyclone Dineo to hit Mozambique first, then SA. Kevin Rae, the chief forecaster at the South African Weather Service, said in a statement on Tuesday afternoon that the storm was still intensifying. Seven people have been reported dead as tropical cyclone Dineo continues to wreak havoc in Mozambique, according to a report by SABC. It is now classified as a tropical depression. It was the last in a series of three cyclones that impacted Madagascar during the year. Shortly after the mid-February tropical Cyclone that struck Inhambane Province in the South of Mozambique we hit the road to find out just […] Along with hurricane force winds, Dineo is expected to produce extremely heavy rainfall over much of southern Mozambique, starting on Wednesday afternoon and becoming heavier into Thursday as the storm moves overland. Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs spokesman Msawakhe Mayisela said the department “always” had a plan in place, complete with disaster management responders. The weather system is now called “Tropical Depression Ex-Dineo”. Tropical storm Dineo has arrived in South Africa, bringing with it heavy rain and adverse weather conditions. The South African Weather Service issued warning of the anticipated Tropical Cyclone named "Dineo". A tropical storm — named Dineo — has swept in from the Indian Ocean, causing extensive flooding as it made landfall in Mozambique. Persistent, heavy showers are likely to continue into Friday for these areas, although this is highly dependant on whether Dineo remains on her current forecast track. Parts of South Africa are facing severe rains and the risk of flooding over the next two days as tropical storm, Dineo, sweeps in from Mozambique. Tropical Cyclone Dineo bears down on Madagascar. Tropical Cyclone Dineo South Africa is set to experience severe storms and heavy rains starting from Thursday, 16 February 2017 until the weekend - Sunday 19 February 2017. National Disaster Management centre will activate the helicopter in case of need,” the department said. Dineo reaches tropical cyclone intensity, heavy rain expected Cyclone Dineo still classified by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) as a severe tropical storm yesterday (Wednesday) morning, will most likely result in heavy rainfall over the northern Lowveld and adjacent escarpment regions of Limpopo tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow. On the West Pacific, Bising formed and lasted from 3rd - 7th of this month. The current predicted path shows Dineo making landfall just north of Inhambane on Wednesday evening and at that point Dineo is expected to have average wind speeds of 160km/h, gusting over 200km/h, equivalent to a category 2 hurricane in the north Atlantic. Back in Feb 2017, tropical cyclone Dineo moved over Moz, and then over Zim & Bots, before the atmospheric water mass moved southwards over NW-prov, Freestate, Gauteng, Limpopo & … JOHANNESBURG - The South African Weather Service says it expects tropical cyclone Dineo to move into parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo from Thursday evening.. The only landmass currently experiencing significant effects from Dineo is the tiny uninhabited island of Europa, where average wind speeds of over 80km/h were being reported this morning. There is also a good chance that it will reach tropical cyclone status within the next six to 12 hours. Tropical storm Dineo‚ which will soon reach cyclone strength‚ is a female and was named by Botswana’s weather bureau. Dineo is then expected to continue moving westwards towards the northern lowveld, bringing strong, gusty winds to eastern Limpopo and Mpumalanga, and heavy rain will begin to affect the area from Thursday evening. Three people have died and two are missing after heavy rain hit South Africa's North West causing severe flooding in the wake of Tropical Cyclone "Dineo. The storm – upgraded to cyclone status late yesterday – is expected to hit Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal today. South Africa is bracing for the fury of Cyclone Dineo today as it shifts from battering Mozambique’s coastline with howling gales and torrential downpours. “Furthermore, the latest forecast guidance suggests that it is likely to intensify to Intense Tropical Cyclone status as early as Wednesday night (tonight), shortly before making landfall near Inhambane, southern Mozambique, early on Thursday (tomorrow).”. Dineo may not reach tropical cyclone status but its effects are still likely to be disastrous. Tropical cyclone Dineo pummeled Mozambique’s southern coastline near a resort town late Wednesday, killing seven people, as it moved west toward South Africa and Zimbabwe, according to … The rainy season, he said, often brought with it flooding and destruction. The tropical cyclone, which was yesterday upgraded from storm status, is currently rapidly heading towards South Africa, after land falling on the coast of Mozambique. 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Pretoria – The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says severe tropical storm “Dineo” is quite likely to undergo a final surge of intensification, just before arriving over land in Mozambique this evening.. South Africa is set to experience severe storms and heavy rains starting from Thursday, 16 February 2017 until the weekend - Sunday 19 February 2017. The South African government has called on communities to be on high alert and take precautions ahead of tropical cyclone “Dineo’s” arrival in the country later today. South Africa is bracing itself for an approaching tropical cyclone Dineo which made landfall last night in Inhambane, southern Mozambique. COGTA Statement - Tropical Cyclone Dineo in South Africa - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This is expected to continue until Friday night. Durban – Disaster management teams are at the ready as tropical Tropical storm Dineo prepares to make landfall on Friday. By Thursday it would still be a “significant rain-bearing system”, but would be starting to weaken somewhat in intensity. All rights reserved. Dineo is is predicted to become an intense tropical cyclone before making ladfall in Mozambique tomorow evening and SA likely to be impacted before the weekend. Dineo is is predicted to become an intense tropical cyclone before making ladfall in Mozambique tomorow evening and SA likely to be impacted before the weekend. The risk of flooding in the area will be high and although winds around Dineo will begin to weaken, gale force winds exceeding 70km/h will still lash parts of the Mozambican interior during Thursday. Latest story: Descending tropical storm Dineo to hit Mozambique first. Pretoria - South Africa is bracing itself for an approaching Tropical Cyclone Dineo which made landfall last night in Inhambane, southern Mozambique. The number of the dead is expected to increase as more heavy rains are expected in the southern parts of the country according to authorities. The South African government has called on communities to be on high alert and take precautions ahead of tropical cyclone “Dineo’s” arrival in the country later today. This marked only the fourth occurrence of a tropical cyclone existing in the southwest Indian Ocean during the month of July, with the others being Moderate Tropical Storm Odette in 1971, Tropical Depression M2 in 1997 and Tropical Cyclone 01Uin July 2007. All rights reserved, Please visit the official Government information portal for Coronavirus by clicking HERE. 6 Subtropical anticyclones and the resultant weather over South Africa People and Places 1 Processes and Spatial Patterns Synoptic Chart Examples Summer Lows Coastal Lows Tropical Depression off Madagascar developing in to a Tropical Cyclone - January An obvious concern for communities, he said, would be torrential rain and flooding. For more information and updates watch eNCA, channel 403 on DSTV and follow the eNCA Weather Centre in twitter @eNCAWeather. Well – turns out not really but it was this kind of commentary that drove the Infinite Africa team to go investigate. As part of our efforts we are also still distributing lightning conductors.”. More damage is threatened as it swings south and west. Tropical Cyclone Dineo has formed in the Mozambique Channel, the fifth cyclone … Tropical cyclone Dineo, Mozambique Channel. 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