Two tropical cyclones form east of Madagascar – Gelena and Funani

Two tropical cyclones form east of Madagascar – Gelena and Funani

Two tropical cyclones formed east of Madagascar over the past 24 hours and were named Funani and Gelena. They are 7th and 8th named storms of the 2018/19 South Indian Ocean tropical cyclone season. Gelena is expected to pose a threat to Mauritius and Rodrigues…

Mauritius and La Reunion in direct path of Tropical Cyclone “Berguitta”

Mauritius and La Reunion in direct path of Tropical Cyclone “Berguitta”

Tropical Cyclone "Berguitta," the third named storm of the 2017-18 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, is on its way toward Mauritius and La Reunion. Although this system is now slowly weakening, it's expected to maintain its tropical cyclone winds…

Severe Tropical Storm “Berguitta” threatens Mauritius and La Reunion

Severe Tropical Storm “Berguitta” threatens Mauritius and La Reunion

A new tropical cyclone has formed in the South-West Indian Ocean on January 13, 2018 and was named Berguitta. This is currently a quasi-stationary system located north of Rodrigues. Residents of Mauritius and La Reunion are advised to prepare for heavy rain and…