Tropical Cyclone Dumako to hit Madagascar, forecast

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People walk through flood water after several houses were affected by rising water following heavy rains in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on January 24, 2022. PHOTO | AFP

North-east of Madagascar is expected to be struck by tropical cyclone Dumako on Tuesday, according to  local forecasts, making it the third storm to attack the island in a month.

Tropical cyclone Dumako was seen heading towards Madagascar from Reunion Island, and was estimated to make landfall on Tuesday. It was on Monday expected to enter the region between Sainte-Marie and Antalaha and to exit the sea near Nosy Be as a moderate tropical storm, forecasts added.