Update: Cyclone Idia regains intensity, SA rescue teams land in Mozambique to assist
The world holds its breath as Cyclone Idia is expected to make landfall in Beira, Mozambique.
The South African weather service has forecasted more strong winds in Mozambique area Beira, as Cyclone Idia makes landfall at midnight, 14 March.
South African rescue services have landed safely in Mozambique, one such rescue team is IPSS Medical Rescue.
Team on the road to Lenmed Maputo private hospital Mozambique.
Rescue South Africa Rescue Care Dasen Thathiah https://t.co/On4iJOBch6
— IPSS Medical Rescue (@IPSSRescue) March 14, 2019
The team was on route to Lenmed Maputo hospital. They monitored and tracked the cyclone and conducted a situational analysis.
Teams on the ground continue to monitor and track cyclone #Idai . During such deployments, information analysis and situational awareness are key to success. We look forward to a productive day on the ground…. https://t.co/vmFBRv8V2w
— IPSS Medical Rescue (@IPSSRescue) March 14, 2019
A big thank you to Southern Sun Maputo for ensuring that our teams had a good nights rest last night. The hospitality and comfort has left us feeling recharged. #Idai #SouthernSun #Rescue Rescue Care Rescue South Africa Lenmed Private Hospitals
— IPSS Medical Rescue (@IPSSRescue) March 14, 2019
Wind speeds could reach possible highs of 200 km/h and some businesses have closed shop as they prepare for the landfall. Cyclone Idia has been rampant, the death toll currently stands at 10 as provinces have been flooded by the heavy rains.
From Luzel Middleton, our correspondent in Beira Mozambique. Things are starting to change rapidly wind and rain picking up. pic.twitter.com/Ic1UVl5gwN
— Storm Report SA (@StormReportSA1) March 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/Krypsim/status/1106076527828049920
The sun rises over dangerous Cyclone Idai. The cyclone is forcast to make landfall near Beira,Mozambique.
The cyclone currently has winds of
105kts (194KMPH).#Mozambique #CycloneIdai #cyclone pic.twitter.com/xu0PyvY4uH— Force Thirteen (@ForceThirteen) March 14, 2019
The South African Weather Service gave a map of the eye of the storm, take a look:
Good morning. Update on TC IDAI: Moving WSW at 6 knots, Central Pressure at 940 hPa, Max average winds at 105 knots. Expected to hit within 100km of Beira with good confidence. Storm surge of 3-4m expected around Beira with up to 5-6m in Pungwe River Mouth. pic.twitter.com/9xk8djoMKY
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) March 14, 2019
Also check out:
https://fourwaysreview.co.za/299392/sa-woods-intense-cyclone-idia-warning-planning-travel-mozambique/
