Meteological Department Issues Final Update On Tropical Cyclone Freddy

The department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has issued the last update on Tropical Cyclone Freddy that dissipated on Wednesday 15 March 2023.

“Though the cyclone is gone, the country is expected to continue receiving rains which will be heavy mainly along lakeshore areas due to the influence of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) coupled with Congo air mass,” reads part of the report

The expected rains over lakeshore areas are likely to trigger Flash Floods, therefore, the public is urged to take all the necessary precautionary measures such as avoiding crossing flooded or fast flowing waters.

“The public is further advised to pay attention to the available daily weather updates from the department to be safe from any weather related threats.” it adds.

Meanwhile, the DCCMS will continue to monitor the South-west Indian Ocean, and any potential development of cyclone will be shared accordingly.