Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi
On 11 January 2025, Madagascar and the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean were hit by Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi. The storm brought heavy rainfall and winds exceeding 115 km/h, causing at least 3 casualties in Madagascar. Dikeledi then brought heavy rain to Mayotte, leading to flooding and mudslides on the archipelago. This storm follows Cyclone Chido, which devastated Mayotte in December 2024 as the worst storm to affect the islands in 90 years.
As of 13 January, Dikeledi is forecasted to move southwards down the Mozambique Channel, where it will likely bring rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to parts of Mozambique.
Dikeledi is visible in the Mozambique Channel in this Copernicus Sentinel-3 image acquired on 13 January 2025.
The Copernicus Sentinel satellites provide free and open data essential for monitoring the aftermath and impact of cyclones and tropical storms.
