SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical cyclone GELENA continued moving south-southeast over the Indian Ocean, strengthening. As of 8 February at 12.00 UTC, its centre was located approximately 509 km north-northwest of Mauritius and approximately 923 km north-west of Rodrigues (Mauritius), with maximum sustained winds of 194 km/h.
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Over the next 24 hours, it is forecast to move south-east, strengthening, with maximum sustained winds up to 241 km/h. Heavy rains and strong winds are forecast over Saint Brandon and Rodrigues islands