Mozambique: Tropical System “HONDE” Develops into Category 2 Cyclone – Update

The tropical system “HONDE” has strengthened into a category 2 cyclone. It is moving away from Mozambique’s coast but is expected to bring winds of up to 110 km/h and rough seas. Heavy rains and thunderstorms are also predicted for maritime areas over the next 24 hours.

In recent developments, the tropical system referred to as “HONDE” has intensified into a severe tropical storm, classified as category 2. This system is currently situated in the extreme southern region of the Mozambique Channel and is expected to further strengthen over the next 24 hours. According to projections by the National Institute of Meteorology, the storm is moving in a northwest-southeast trajectory, distancing itself from the Mozambican coast.

Despite the distance from the coastline, the National Institute of Meteorology (INAM) anticipates cyclonic winds reaching speeds of 110 km/h, with gusts potentially increasing to 155 km/h. The agency has issued warnings regarding hazardous sea conditions with wave heights possibly reaching 10 meters. Furthermore, heavy rainfall combined with severe thunderstorms is expected over the marine area as this storm progresses.

In summary, the tropical system “HONDE” has escalated into a category 2 cyclone, demonstrating signs of further intensification. While it continues to move away from Mozambique’s coastline, significant cyclonic winds and high seas are anticipated, necessitating vigilance in coastal regions due to the potential for heavy rainfall and severe weather disturbances.

Original Source: clubofmozambique.com