Although CycloneFreddy is unlikely to hit South Africa, it will affect the country’s weather pattern. 🌪️ Read more here ⬇️
forecaster Jan Vermeulen said Tropical Cyclone Freddy is unlikely to hit South Africa.
“It has redeveloped over the southern parts of the Mozambique channel and is now moving in a north-westerly direction and we do expect it to vary between severe tropical storm and a tropical cyclone.” “After that, indications are that it will be moving towards to the Malawi area. No, its not going to affect South Africa at this stage, but we will keep on monitoring it,” Vermulen said.However, Vermeulen said Freddy is likely to affect South Africa’s weather pattern.
“When the cyclone is in the channel, but moves to the northern parts – it means that because of circulation, it causes to the west of it a high-pressure system resulting in warm to hot weather.”Vermulen has urged people to take precautions against the hot weather, especially in Gauteng after the heavy downpours.ALSO READ:
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