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Storm alert Indian Ocean. Will Chido strike Madagascar?

  • Tropical Storm Chido has formed in the Southwest Indian Ocean Basin and is expected to move toward Madagascar by Friday, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain.
  • According to Meteo-France, Chido is currently moving towards Madagascar at around 11mph (18km/h), which is the world’s fourth largest island nation.
  • Due to warm ocean water and weakening upper-level winds, it is predicted that the storm will continue to strengthen and reach Tropical Cyclone strength, with wind speeds of up to 138km per hour (86mph) by Thursday.
  • It is uncertain whether the storm will make direct landfall on Madagascar, or just come close to the island, but Meteo-France has warned of a low probability of gale force winds and wave heights of 4 meters on Friday.
  • There is a discrepancy between forecasting agencies on the strength of the storm, with Meteo-France predicting Chido to become a Tropical Cyclone while another agency predicts it will remain slightly weaker due to wind shear.
  • This is the fourth tropical system of the Southern Hemisphere's 2024-25 tropical storm season; the season lasts from November 15 to April 30, with 80% of storms developing from December to March.
  • The Southwest Indian Ocean Cyclone Season is just beginning, with 23 names still left on the list for Cyclone season.
  • It is expected that there will be more tropical cyclone development in the Southwest Indian Ocean due to warm ocean water, which fuels tropical cyclones, during the first few months of the year.
  • Chido is still intensifying as it approaches Madagascar, so authorities and residents should be vigilant and prepared for strong wind and heavy rainfall this week.
  • Forecast models predict uncertain strength for Chido, indicating that it could be weaker or stronger depending on various factors like wind speed and direction.

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