Eloise Sikloon:

Tropical Cyclone Eloise was the strongest cyclone to impact the country
of Mozambique since Cyclone Kenneth in 2019. The seventh tropical depression, fifth named
storm and the second tropical cyclone of the 2020–21 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season,
Eloise's origins can be traced to a disturbance over the central portion of the South-West Indian
Ocean basin developed into a tropical depression on 16 January, and strengthened into a
tropical storm on 17 January, though the storm had limited strength and organization. On the
next day, the storm entered a more favorable environment, and it soon intensified to a severe
tropical storm on 18 January. Late on 19 January, Eloise made landfall in
northern Madagascar as a moderate tropical storm, bringing with it heavy rainfall and flooding.
The storm traversed Madagascar and entered the Mozambique Channel in the early hours of 21
January. After moving southwestward across the Mozambique Channel for an additional 2 days,
Eloise strengthened into a Category 1-equivalent cyclone, due to low wind shear and high sea
surface temperatures. Early on 23 January, Eloise peaked as a Category 2-equivalent tropical
cyclone on the Saffir-Simpson scale as the center of the storm began to move ashore
on Mozambique. Shortly afterward, Eloise made landfall just north of Beira, Mozambique, before
rapidly weakening. Subsequently, Eloise weakened into a remnant low over land on 25 January,
dissipating soon afterward.
Preparations for the advancing storm took place in Madagascar before Eloise's landfall and in
multiple other African countries. For Madagascar, widespread warnings and alerts were issued
as the storm approached northern Madagascar. For Mozambique, high alerts were put in place
for central portions of the country. Humanitarian responders prepared for response after the
storms passing. Beira's port also closed for about 40 hours, and limited supplies of emergency
non-food items were given. Many families were sheltered in tents at accommodation centers, and
received kits for food, hygiene, and COVID-19 protection. Officials in Zimbabwe warned of ravine
and flash flooding which may cause infrastructure damage. Several northern provinces of South
Africa were expected to experience heavy rains, which prompted severe risk warnings for them.
Disaster management teams were placed on high alert ahead of the storm.
Extreme flooding occurred throughout central Mozambique, with many areas being flooded due
to continuous heavy rains weeks prior to Eloise's landfall. More than 100,000 people have been
displaced and dams are at a tipping point. Infrastructure has taken a heavy hit. Approximately
100,000 people were evacuated by 23 January, although the number is expected to grow to
400,000. Flooding and damage have been less than feared.[1] Weak shelters set up for the
cyclone were either damaged or destroyed. Beira was completely flooded, and the impacts were
comparable to those of Cyclone Idai, though they were far less severe. Farmland was damaged
as well. Teams were sent out to assess the damage and repair it. 21 deaths have been
confirmed, with one in Madagascar, 11 in Mozambique, three in Zimbabwe, four in South Africa,
and two in Eswatini.[2][3][4][5][6] Four additional people are currently missing.[