"Fytia was forecast to bring daily rainfall totals of about 150mm where rain is heaviest, leading to a risk of flooding and landslides. Travel disruption and school closures are likely and it is estimated that more than 40,000 homes could be flooded over the next few days. Red alerts were issued in regions in the track of the cyclone, indicating imminent danger, and mariners have been advised to seek shelter."
"According to a provisional report from Madagascar's national bureau for disaster risk management, at least three people have died and 28,368 people have been affected by flooding. Fytia moved south-east through northern and central Madagascar on Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough sea conditions. Average wind speeds of more than 90mph have been recorded, along with gusts of up to 130mph as of Saturday, according to Meteo Madagascar."
Tropical Cyclone Fytia formed northwest of Madagascar over the northern Mozambique Channel and moved southeast across northern and central Madagascar. Fytia brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough seas, with average wind speeds over 90mph and gusts up to 130mph recorded. At least three people have died and 28,368 people have been affected by flooding, with more than 40,000 homes estimated at risk of flooding. Red alerts were issued and mariners were advised to seek shelter, while travel disruption and school closures are likely. As Fytia weakened into a tropical storm, disruption and flooding risks will continue this week.
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