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Tropical cyclones that have hit South Africa

According to the South African Weather Services, the effect of tropical cyclones in the country is between January and February. Only tropical cyclones moving into the Mozambique channel influence South Africa's weather.

1. Tropical Storm Domoina

Severe Tropical Storm Domoina in 1984 caused 100 year floods in South Africa and record rainfall in Swaziland. The fourth named storm of the season, Domoina developed on January 16 off the northeast coast of Madagascar.

2. Cyclone Hudah

Cyclone Hudah was a strong and destructive tropical cyclone that affected Southeast Africa in April 2000. It was the last in a series of three cyclones that impacted Madagascar during the year.

3. Cyclone Favio

Cyclone Favio was the first known tropical cyclone that passed south of Madagascar to strike Africa as an intense tropical cyclone. Early on February 11, 2007, a zone of disturbed weather formed east of Madagascar.

4. Tropical Storm Irina

Severe Tropical Storm Irina was a large tropical cyclone that brought gusty winds and torrential rain across Madagascar, Mozambique, and South Africa. Irina is considered one of the most devastating systems of the 2011-12 season.

 

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