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Posted on January 10, 2025
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Mayotte is bracing for tropical storm Dikeledi, with high winds and heavy rain expected. Residents are advised to secure shelter and supplies as the storm approaches.
PARIS (Reuters) - Inhabitants of the cyclone-ravaged French overseas territory of Mayotte were advised on Friday to ensure they could shelter in sturdy buildings and had food and water over the weekend as another tropical storm neared the Indian Ocean archipelago.
The Mayotte prefecture said in a statement it had triggered a cyclone pre-alert as of 0800 GMT on Friday as Storm Dikeledi was due to cross Madagascar on Saturday before heading eastwards.
The storm was due to pass about 140 km (87 miles) south of Mayotte on Saturday night and on Sunday, bringing high winds and heavy rainfall.
"Winds will gradually increase to reach an average of 50-60 km/h and gusts of 90-100 km/h, with a risk of marine submersion on the coasts due to the level of the tide and the state of the sea", the prefecture said, citing Meteo France.
In mid-December the most devastating cyclone to hit Mayotte in 90 years caused colossal damage in France's poorest department, killing at least 39 people and leaving thousands injured, according to the latest count.
(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon, Editing by William Maclean)
The article discusses the impending tropical storm Dikeledi approaching Mayotte and the preparations being advised for residents.
Residents are advised to ensure they have sturdy shelter and sufficient food and water supplies as the storm approaches.
The storm is expected to bring winds of 50-60 km/h with gusts up to 100 km/h, along with heavy rainfall and possible marine submersion.
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