Eloise continues to weaken as it moves across Mozambique and into neighboring South Africa and southern Zimbabwe. Storm Eloise hits Beira – again – with high winds, rain. The storm is expected to bring heavy rains, which could generate floods and landslides in northern Madagascar. Eloise is located 672 km (363 nautical miles) west-northwest of Europa Island, and has tracked west-southwestward at 17 km/h (9 knots) over the past 6 hours. Shopping. Learn how your comment data is processed. Tropical Cyclone Eloise Flash Update No.6, As of 23 January 2021. Southern Africa: Update on Tropical Storm 'Eloise' Meteo France. Eloise has weakened but is forecast to escalate as it exits the west coast and heads into the Mozambique Channel towards Southern Mozambique later this week. UPDATED: Storm could bring rain to Lowveld. UPDATE ON TROPICAL STORM “ELOISE” “Eloise” is currently situated over the northern parts of Madagascar, expected to move south-westwards and enter the Mozambique Channel tomorrow, 21 January 2021. Eloise is expected to make landfall in Mozambique with a high possibility of the storm strengthening into a … Due to widespread flooding reports from MPU and LMP and more rain expected: ⚠️Red(Level 10) warning: Disruptive Rain: 24/01/2021 13h00 TO:25/01/2021 23h00 – expected over the escarpment and Lowveld areas of Limpopo and Mpumalanga and its eastern Highveld until tomorrow Monday. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Find the perfect Eloise Storm Update stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Tropical storm Eloise wreaks havoc in parts of Limpopo. ELOISE Moderate Tropical Storm was named by the Mauritius Meteorological Services (MMS) at 10.00 am Sunday 17 January 2021. “It’s cloudy, windy and rainy over Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KZN and eastern North West province. The storm is expected to make landfall in Sofala Province, Mozambique… By AT editor - 23 January 2021 at 12:39 pm. This is according to live tracking of the storm by Zoom Earth. Satellite images and tracking maps of Tropical Cyclone Eloise 2021, January 12 - 25. On Sunday 24 January, KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka said inclement weather conditions had commenced in the northern parts of the province due to Tropical Storm Eloise. The South African Weather Service has confirmed that yesterday's tropical depression is now an inland depression #sabcnews. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. For all inquiries, you can email us at contact@africatimes.com, © Africa Times - About | Comments Policy | Contributor guidelines | Privacy Policy| Legal Mentions. Images shared by South African Weather Service and local media outlets showed vehicles swamped and trapped by the widespread flooding, along with damage to trees and roofs. Strong winds are battering communities in northern KwaZulu-Natal as the cold front sweeps through parts of the province. Localised flooding caused by tropical storm Eloise wreaked havoc in parts of South Africa. “The provinces of Inhambane, Manica, Niassa, Sofala, Tete and Zambezia have already received between 200mm and 300mm of rains since 9 January and are predicted to receive heavy rains in the days ahead,” the agency said ahead of the storm’s landfall. Moderate Tropical Storm … 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa After landfall, Eloise downgraded to a Moderate Tropical Storm bringing heavy rains and strong winds in Sofala Province.  Politics & Policy  Tropical Cyclone Eloise was the strongest tropical cyclone to impact the country of Mozambique since Cyclone Kenneth in 2019 and the second in a row of three consecutive tropical cyclones to impact Mozambique in the 2020–21 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season. The bridges at Tshitavhadulu and between Tshedza and Vuvha villages have been damaged. African Future  STORM ELOISE UPDATE. Gauteng weather also sent out an alert on Sunday as Tropical Storm Eloise made its way further inland. Some heavy rain and further strong winds are possible,” it said. Max wind speed 165km/h. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The Vhembe District is the most affected so far. “Moisture content in the atmosphere is set to increase given the proximity and trajectory of tropical storm Eloise, currently in the warmer waters of the Mozambique Channel; and sharp changes are expected in the morning where it is projected to reach inland, read the report. Watch later. Some heavy rain & further strong winds are possible. Copyright © Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. “The areas of Big Five-Hlabisa, Jozini, Mtubatuba and Mhlabuyalingana are expected to receive severe rainfall from this afternoon [Sunday] into tomorrow [Monday]. We are dedicated to bringing the world an African view on life, up-to-date African news and analysis. Africa Times is an independent participative online news site for Sub-Saharan Africa. Share 0; Print 2; Email 1; The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has issued a warned about Tropical Storm Eloise, which was currently moving over the northern parts of Madagascar and was expected to enter the Mozambique Channel by 21 January. The SA Weather Service on Wednesday warned about the possibility of heavy downpours in some parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga and northern KwaZulu-Natal from Sunday as tropical storm Eloise … Info. Share. The Instituto Nacional de Meteorología (INAM) in Mozambique, which had been tracking the storm and issuing forecast warnings, said early Saturday that it was unable to continue providing updates because the power was out in the city of Beira. Complete The South African's latest reader survey by 31 March 2021 and win R6000 in cash. 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Postal: Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican, PO Box 44354, Claremont, 7735, South Africa, United Kingdom– Blue Sky Publications Ltd – Company Registration Number: 04683692. TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. Tropical Cyclone Eloise has made landfall in Mozambique, after strengthening upon its approach into the equivalent of a borderline Category 2 hurricane just before arriving near the port city of Beira. Tropical Update on Tropical Storm ELOISE & More - January 21, 2021. Tropical Cyclone Eloise made landfall near Beira City in Sofala Province, Mozambique in the early hours of 23 January. Severe Tropical Storm Eloise is a current tropical cyclone weakening from land interaction with Madagscar at present. This 5 th Cyclone for the South Indian Ocean formed in the South East of Diego Garcia in the zone of the Monsoon Trough. “Large storm rolling in over Pretoria, moving south. These weather conditions will likely pose risks to human life,” the statement read. Storm Eloise: Measures in place should SA communities need to evacuate.  Energy & Commodities  Dozens of migrants thrown into sea off Djibouti coast, Nigeria shuts boarding schools after 317 girls abducted in Zamfara, UN report details ethnic violence in South Sudan, New Ebola cases suspected in West Africa’s Guinea, WHO works to trace 70+ contacts of new Ebola case in DR Congo. Tap to unmute.  Cutting edge  According to the Met Department weather update, these storms may be accompanied by high winds and lightning. IN PICTURES: Tropical Storm Eloise trail of destruction. Hlomuka urged residents to exercise extreme caution as the weather conditions were expected to deteriorate and bring the possibility of widespread flooding in areas within the uMkhanyakude district. Tropical Storm Eloise: SAWS records major overnight rainfall figures After wreaking havoc in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Mozambique, Tropical Storm Eloise … Bongisipho Magcaba Bongisipho Magcaba. “The Inhanombe and Mutamba basins in southern Mozambique are both at alert levels—in addition to the Buzi and Pungue basins in central Mozambique.”. On Sunday, SAWS also issued a rare Level 10 warning regarding disruptive rainfall, saying it would continue into Monday. Tropical Storm Eloise is in the Mozambique Channel, where it is forecast to intensify into a tropical cyclone on Friday, 22 January. Electricity and communications remained out across much of the surrounding region. Localised flooding caused by tropical storm Eloise is wreaking havoc in Limpopo, washing away bridges and leaving several houses and vehicles submerged. Enter the survey competition, Virat Kohli’s India crush England to reach WTC final at Lord’s, Rulani Mokwena previews Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF Champions League clash in Lubumbashi, Patrice Motsepe on the cusp of being named Caf President, Tshegofatso Pule’s family prepares for second trial in her murder, Chapman’s Peak accident update: Victims were visiting SA. UPDATE ON TROPICAL STORM “ELOISE” “Eloise” is currently situated over the northern parts of Madagascar, expected to move south-westwards and enter the Mozambique Channel tomorrow, 21 January 2021. “Moisture content in the atmosphere is set to increase given the proximity and trajectory of tropical storm Eloise, currently in the warmer waters of the Mozambique Channel; and sharp changes are expected in the morning where it is projected to reach inland, read the report. HIGHLIGHTS. Mozambique, Zimbabwe - Tropical cyclone ELOISE update (ECHO 25 Jan 2021) Mon, ... (Sava Region), with maximum sustained wind of 83 km/h (tropical storm). At the moment, Eloise is currently considered as a Moderate […] We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. thesouthafrican.com is a division of Blue Sky Publications Ltd. Reproduction without permission prohibited. South Africa: First Update Regarding Triopical Storm 'Eloise'. Tropical Storm Eloise has made landfall near the north-eastern town of Antalaha, Madagascar, in the evening of 19 January, according to MeteoFrance. 26 January 2021, 7:19 AM | Bongisipho Magcaba | @SABCNews. Tropical Cyclone Eloise has made landfall in Mozambique, after strengthening upon its approach into the equivalent of a borderline Category 2 hurricane just before arriving near the port city of Beira.  Health  Heavy and/or persistent rain will result in flooding in northern KZN, eastern MP, SW LMP” it said. SA warned to brace for heavy rains, winds as tropical storm Eloise hits Moz. The weather conditions, according to the department, are also expected to affect parts of the King Cetshwayo and Zululand districts (Abaqulusi, eDumbe, Mthonjaneni, Nongoma, Ulundi, Mlalazi and uPhongolo), although to a lesser extent. At 8am today (Friday) it was upgraded from a moderate tropical storm to a severe tropical storm as it approaches Beira.  Leader & Companies  ⚠️ ALERT: Large storm rolling in over Pretoria, moving south. By Saturday evening the storm was forecast to have weakened as it entered eastern Zimbabwe. Tropical storms … On Monday morning 25 January, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said there would be heavy and persistent rains over some parts of SA including KZN. Winds that reached 160 kilometers per hour also knocked down utility towers. Tropical storm Eloise made a landfall on Tuesday across the North-East of Madagascar bringing gusty winds & heavy rain. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ. The department engaged municipalities under the uMkhanyakude district to open community halls in the identified areas to temporarily house vulnerable families. Follow this post for ALL the latest new and updates and a thorough timeline of Tropical Storm / Cyclone Eloise. Get updated with AfricaTimes latest news by email ! Earlier in the week, Hlomuka placed disaster management teams on high alert in the uMkhanyakude district where extensive efforts began by local disaster management teams to warn residents in areas that are expected to be severely affected by the disruptive rainfall caused by Tropical Storm Eloise. Eloise is currently nearing the border of Zimbabwe and moving in a... Alerts for Limpopo – 23 January 2021, at 12:50. Tropical storm Eloise: SA records two deaths Wednesday 27 January 2021 - 8:18am Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma gave a virtual update about the affected provinces. Cyclone Idai report as well as OCHA Southern Africa Tropical Cyclone Eloise Flash Update No 8 as of 25 January, Information Bulletin #1 Mozambique: Tropical Storm Eloise, and Tropical Cyclone Eloise threatens Mozambique. However, Johann van den Berg, an independent meteorologist, said that the rain that accompanied the tropical storm once it made …