Weather experts in the country have detected developments in the Indian Ocean, North East of Madagascar Island that may result into a Tropical Cyclone.
But the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has said it will be informing the nation of any threat the developments may bring in the country.
According to Yobu Kachiwanda Spokesperson for the department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, Cyclones are given names alphabetically, therefore any next tropical cyclone will be named HALIMA.
“This is the current situation north east of Madagascar where some developments have been detected. The situation will be nation will be notified of any possible threat. Since Cyclones are given names alphabetically, any next tropical cyclone will be named HALIMA.” said Kachiwanda.
Kachiwanda said the name has been provided by the county’s weather experts.
Meanwhile, in a separate interview, Lucy Mtilatila- Acting Director for the Department has said even though Tropical Cyclone Gombe is no longer posing any threat over Malawi, the country will still be receiving rains due to the presence of Congo Airmass and the Inter-tropical convergence zone.
At least five lives have been lost to Cyclone Gombe and extensive damage of property have been reported in some of the southern districts.