Communities in Mozambique devastated by Cyclone Eloise. Tropical Cyclone Eloise made landfall on 23 January, 20km south of Beira city in Sofala province. Young people on a motorbike in Beira, after cyclone Eloise made landfall in central Mozambique. There has already been significant rainfall in recent weeks in Botswana (dams are full). The storm displaced more than 16,000 people, damaged around 17,000 houses, and killed more than a dozen people across a few countries in southeast Africa. Beira, Mozambique's second largest city, was swept away by a cyclone with a speed of 160 kilometres per hour (km/h), named Eloise. In the afternoon of Saturday the 23rd January 2021, the province of Sofala in Mozambique, was hit by a tropical storm ELOISE. The storm damaged and destroyed farmland, vital infrastructure and thousands of homes, dealing another devastating blow to families still trying to put their lives together after Cyclone Idai struck, less than two years ago. Beira received 250mm (10 inches) of rain in 24 hours, according to Mozambique's National Institute of Meteorology (INAM). Tropical Cyclone Eloise made landfall early morning on 23 January near Mozambique's city of Beira, causing widespread damage and flooding on a long swathe of coastline. The storm pummelled the region with hurricane-force winds and heavy rains, according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Much of this is farmland, meaning there are fears many people will lose their crops. In Buzi district, in the central province of Sofala in Mozambique, farmers such as Maneca (48) are still counting the losses caused by Cyclone Eloise that hit Central Mozambique in late January this year. Read about our approach to external linking. In late January 2021, Tropical Cyclone Eloise caused widespread damage and heavy flooding in central Mozambique. Parts of the Mozambican coastal city of Beira are under water after Cyclone Eloise hit this morning with wind speeds of 160 kilometres per hour. By Reuters Jan 23, 2021. Cyclone Eloise shatters Mozambique’s progress to recover from 2019 storms. WMO’s Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre La Réunion (MeteoFrance) and INAM issued many warnings and advisories ahead of landfall. "I heard so much wind and rain in the early hours of the morning. Published on 28/01/2021, 5:35pm. Chris Neeson, who works for the UN in Beira said: "It was impossible to sleep because of the noise and fear.". Electricity has been down from last night and we've been unable to make calls. Following the devastating 2019 Tropical Cyclone season, a WMO fact-finding mission reported on immediate reconstruction needs for INAM, the Institute for Meteorology in Mozambique. It embraces the paradigm shift from what the weather will be to what the weather will do. Vast areas of central Mozambique are under water. Beira … A storm surge of about 1.5 m on average was forecast for the coast, which may reach 2 to 3.5 m locally, especially south of Beira near the Pungwe river. Some are salvaging what they can from their flooded homes. By … He said more than 160,000 people had been directly affected. Cyclone Eloise made landfall in the early hours of Saturday, bringing torrential rain over the port city of Beira. • Later in Eloise’s lifecycle, the cyclone will without doubt begin to redevelop as it drifts back into the open ocean region of the Mozambique Channel this Friday. Cyclone Eloise, which lost its strength, hit the port city of Beira early on Saturday, but danger of flooding remains. Several parts of central Mozambique have been flooded after Cyclone Eloise struck near the port city of Beira with wind speeds of up to 160km/h. Humanitarian agencies, including the World Food Programme and UN Children’s Fund mobilized contingency stocks in preparation. Thank God it has stopped raining. "When I went outside, there was water everywhere - up to my knees - and trees, electrical wires, roof tiles, and fences all destroyed, strewn about on the streets. Tropical Cyclone Eloise is intensifying and is expected to make landfall at 0300 UTC on 23 January in Mozambique, as the equivalent of a category 2 strength on the Saffir Simpson scale. After the experience of Idai, local residents spoke of their sense of fear and dread. Beira is still recovering from the devastation caused by Category 4 Cyclone Idai in March 2019. Neighbouring southern African nations are also being hit by torrential rainfall and flooding from Eloise, which weakened to a tropical storm after landfall. Additionally, the storm-damaged and destroyed 76 health centers and 400 classrooms. It has already been raining heavily along the Zambezi Basin. Satellite images captured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) show the extent of damages caused by tropical cyclone Eloisa that struck Mozambique's port city Beira on January 23, 2021. Cyclone Eloise made landfall near Beira, a major city in Sofala province, central Mozambique, around 2 AM Saturday (local time) with high winds, heavy rains and severe flooding. Forecasters believe it will now move toward Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa. Cyclone Eloise has caused widespread destruction across Mozambique. I never thought I would be afraid of water, but this was horrible," he said. Tropical Cyclone Eloise is expected to strengthen as it approaches Mozambique, creating a wind and flood threat across portions of southern Africa. Eloise hit poor communities in central Mozambique that had barely recovered from cyclone Idai in 2019, which killed more than 1,000 people. © 2021 BBC. View more. Mozambique: Tropical Cyclone Eloise. The city was in the eye of ferocious Cyclone Idai , which killed more than 600 … Total property damages from Cyclone Idai have been estimated at some USD2.2 billion. Recommended Stories. Read the report. Several rivers in the region have burst their banks. Other areas that were flooded ahead of Eloise’s landfall also received additional heavy rains. Parts of central Mozambique have been flooded after Cyclone Eloise struck near the port city of Beira with wind speeds of up to 160km/h (100mph). Over the weekend, tropical cyclone Eloise made headway across the coast of Mozambique, causing high winds, heavy rains and severe flooding. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The seasonal forecast of tropical cyclone activity in the South-West Indian Ocean for cyclone season 2020-2021(RSMC La Reunion) predicted that the 2020-2021 cyclone season is expected to be characterized by near to above normal activity in the Southwest Indian Ocean cyclone basin. Crops and livestock have been destroyed. Record de chaleur pour un mois de mars au Luxembourg, Systematic Observations Financing Facility, World Meteorological Day 2021 - The Ocean, Our Climate and Weather. Cyclone Eloise is expected to make landfall in Mozambique near Beira by Saturday 23 January. This week the people of Mozambique’s port city of Beira experience the effects of cyclone Eloise. The tropical cyclone underlines once again the hazards posed by tropical cyclones and the importance of WMO’s efforts to strengthen early warnings and build resilience, especially in vulnerable countries on the frontline of climate change. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said many people are already displaced in Beira City due to recent heavy rains and the impact of Tropical Storm Chalane which hit Sofala Province on 30 December. Water levels were already high, even before the cyclone made landfall on Saturday. The highest amount should be in the north of Beira (Zambezi mouth). 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Four people have been killed, according to local officials. Read about our approach to external linking. Eloise impacted Madagascar before crossing the Mozambican Channel, killing at least one person. Context: Part of the area affected by Cyclone Eloise was affected by Cyclone Idai in 2019 and Cyclone Chalane in 2020, particularly Sofala and Manica Provinces and parts of Beira City (see map). Families were evacuated to two accommodation centres and tents provided by Mozambican disaster management authorities. There is a major risk of coastal flooding. WMO is supporting countries in the region to strengthen resilience and climate change adaptation. Eloise Floods Mozambique. “Let us recall that for a given place, only one system is needed to experience an impact that could be catastrophic”, stressed the seasonal forecast. Overview. In addition to the human and material damage, the earth's low-pressure system flooded some 142,000 hectares of land, threatening biodiversity and food security. «Inhabitants are urged to follow advice and warnings from local authorities, » it said. Residents of Beira, Mozambique's second city with a population of about 500,000, are trying to clean up as best they can. No less than ten people have reportedly died as the phenomenon brought with it strong winds and rain mostly across the province of Sofala. Cyclone Eloise hits Mozambique port city, brings property damage, flooding. Severe weather conditions have displaced 7 000 people, while affecting at least 163 283 others in Mozambique. Reports suggest that nearly 2,000 homes have been destroyed, and more than 600 families in Buzi and Nhamatanda districts have needed to evacuate to shelters in safe areas. This season could therefore see a total of between 9 and 12 systems (tropical storms and cyclones), with slightly more than half of them (between 5 and 7) reaching the tropical cyclone stage. A U.N senior official revealed that the cyclone-affected 250,000 people in Beira and surrounding areas. In order to have a full picture of the impact of the devastating cyclone and the extent of the damage, WFP is supporting both on ground and aerial assessments undertaken with drones. Water entered my home, as well as rocks and leaves that had flown off my neighbours' homes. Local officials and aid agencies are assessing the scale of the damage so they can help those affected, and trying to restore power and communications, which were cut off in some areas. Mozambique is in the throes of Cyclone Eloise, which made landfall this past weekend. The storm is also bringing heavy rainfall to neighbouring southern African nations. Tropical Cyclone Eloise made landfall early morning on 23 January near Mozambique's city of Beira, causing widespread damage and flooding on a long swathe of coastline and impacting an area still recovering from Cyclone Idai. Briefing notes. Almost two years later, roughly 100,000 people remain in resettlement sites, which also have been battered by the recent rains. South West Indian Ocean countries have launched a new five-year project to improve operational forecasting and multi-hazard early warning systems in a region which is exposed to climate change, sea level rise and extreme weather and has suffered an increase in the frequency and intensity of climate-related shocks in recent decades. RSMC La Réunion warned of heavy rains in  parts of Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana, says WMO regional centre La Réunion. Property damaged as Cyclone Eloise hits Mozambique’s Beira. Cyclone Eloise leaves hundreds homeless in Mozambique. On 23 January, Cyclone Eloise made landfall in Mozambique, bringing powerful winds, torrential rain and severe flooding. With finance from the World Bank, the Nordic Development fund and additional commitments under the PDNA by the African Development Bank and the Chinese International Development Agency, INAM is working with the UK Met Office, Met Norway and Deltares under a Technical Assistance Programme where procurement is already underway to support the development of the improved early warning system. In Pictures: Cyclone Eloise displaces thousands in Mozambique Severe winds and heavy rains damaged thousands of buildings, ruined crops and displaced some 7,000 people in Mozambique. 16/02/2021. Tropical Cyclone Eloise has hit Mozambique, bringing rain and powerful winds of around 130 kilometers per hour. The cyclone swept away houses and devastated more than 200,000 hectares of crops, according to the Mozambique National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction (INGD). Mozambique is in the throes of Cyclone Eloise, which made landfall this past weekend. The South African Weather Service issued top-level Red Alerts as floods swept through the northern part of the country, including the famed Kruger National Park. Tens of thousands of children expected to need humanitarian assistance in wake of powerful storm. “High winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous sea conditions are to be expected. The cyclone has now been downgraded to a tropic storm and was forecast to be heading towards Zimbabwe and northern South Africa, which have already experienced heavy rainfall. “These storms”, said Mr, Guterres, “were emergencies on top of emergencies.” Beira, Mozambique (January 25, 2021) – Today, international aid organization Food for the Hungry (FH) announced its response in Mozambique following the … More than 1,000 houses have been totally destroyed and another 3,000 badly damaged, according to Antonio Beleza, from Mozambique's National Institute for Disaster Management and Reduction. Ida was one of the worst tropical cyclones to hit Africa on record, claiming hundreds of lives, and affecting three million people across wide swaths of Mozambique, Madagascar, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Share this article: Share Tweet Share Share Share Email Share. “People who have moved to the accommodation centres are asking our staff, over and over again, “Why us? Beira received 250 mm of rain in 24 hours, according to INAM. Reuters Videos. January 25, 2021, 11:41 AM. “Eloise poses a serious threat to the coast of Mozambique, and is dangerous cyclone, “according to RSMC La Reunion. Due to the storm's size the heavy precipitation also affected a large swath of coastal Mozambique, with warnings of 200 to 300 mm in 24h and 500 mm in 48h. Tropical Cyclone Eloise made landfall at Category 1 strength, with winds of 140 km/h and gusts up to 160 km/h, according to Mozambique’s National Institute of Meteorology (INAM) and WMO’s Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre La Réunion (MeteoFrance). The cyclone hit an area already devastated by two successive super-storms in March and April 2019. 25th January 2021. Tropical Cyclone Eloise threatens Mozambique. The region is still recovering from two devastating cyclones, Idai and Kenneth, which hit in 2019, killing hundreds and forcing many thousands from their homes. Tropical Cyclone Eloise reached the coast of Mozambique on 23 January, with winds of around 140km/h and gusts of up to 160km/h (category 2 tropical cyclone equivalent). The probability of 300 -500 mm in 48 hours exacerbated existing flooding. Given that Beira is a low-lying city, storm surge and coastal flooding pose a major hazard. Eloise brought high-speed winds of up to 150 km/h (90 mph) followed by torrential rain over the port city of Beira, the capital of Mozambique's Sofala province, and the adjacent Buzi district. Zimbabwe, Botswana and North of South Africa are also impacted. Sources from OCHA Regional Office for Southern Eastern Africa have revealed that approximately 163,000 people have been affected by the storm, with 7,000 people being displaced. Eloise, fuelled by the warm Indian Ocean waters of the Mozambique channel, gained tropical cyclone status with its strength equivalent to a category two storm, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), said. Botswana and Zimbabwe had a very active start of their rainy season, due to La Niña event. The Maximum of the storm surge should impact south of Beira, on the other side of the river mouth (and not the mouth of the river in Beira, as for Idai), according to models issued by RSMC La Reunion. Since then, over 17,000 houses have been washed away … At least twelve people have died across Mozambique since Cyclone Eloise hit the country's key port city of Beira on January 23 2021. Initial reports indicated that casualties were limited. The project seeks to enhance early warning capacities in Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique and Seychelles. The Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative announced a US$ 4 million contribution, which will leverage upon wider ongoing and planned projects in the sub-region. Tropical Cyclone Eloise threatens Mozambique. Kremlin on proposed Putin-Biden summit: maybe. ». It will be at this stage that Eloise will require close monitoring, as it has the potential to make landfall along the southern Mozambican coastline between Beira and Vilanculos during the coming weekend. Strong winds (of storm force) affected a rather long portion of the coastal area extending north and south of Beira, as the shape of the coastline and Eloise's motion almost parallel to it will result in a rather long swath of strong winds impacting the coast. Since suffering the back-to-back shocks of Idai and Kenneth, Mozambique has been hit by other destructive storms, including Chalane in December 2020, followed by Tropical Cyclone Eloise just two months ago, which caused widespread damage and affected some 176,000 people. Rain falls before the landfall of cyclone Eloise in Beira, Mozambique January 22, 2021, in this still image taken from a video obtained from social media. Trees, electricity pylons and advertising hoardings were blown over by the force of the wind. Mozambique:Tropical Cyclone Eloise. The WMO Secretary-General presented this report at the Post Disaster Needs Assessment conference (PDNA) highlighting that equipment was needed to re-establish and upgrade INAM’s observations network and forecasting platform to support improved impact-based early warnings. In addition, although the astronomical tide has currently low coefficient, the high tide at 00 UTC could be an aggravating factor. No less than ten people have reportedly died as the phenomenon brought with it … What have we done to deserve this?” said IOM. Download. Parts of central Mozambique have been flooded after Cyclone Eloise struck near the port city of Beira with wind speeds of up to 160km/h (100mph). Bookmark this page, we’ll be adding more videos in due course. A major  humanitarian operation was launched, with relief agencies warning that flooding was the major threat. 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