Tropical Storm Chido
Alert Severity:
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Tropical storm Chido in southern and parts of central Malawi
Expired: Tropical storm
Orange severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Future
Severity:
Severe
Certainty:
Likely
Time period
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Issued Dec. 12, 2024, 8:08 p.m.
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Effective: Dec. 12, 2024, 8:08 p.m.
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Onset: Dec. 15, 2024, 6 p.m.
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Expires: Dec. 17, 2024, 8:07 p.m.
Area
As highlighted in the Map
Event Description
Tropical cyclone Chido is forecasted to bring significant rainfall to Malawi from Sunday, December 15,through Monday, December 16, 2024, potentially leading to flash flooding.
Instructions
1. Move to higher grounds immediately and follow evacuation orders when issued.
2. Examine buildings to ensure they can withstand the strong winds that are associated with tropical cyclones.
3. Ensure that drainages and waterways are free of obstructions.