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Mauritius, Réunion - Tropical cyclone BHEKI, update (GDACS, Meteo France La Réunion, JTWC) (ECHO Daily Flash of 22 November 2024)

  • On 21 November, tropical cyclone BHEKI continued southwest over the southern Indian Ocean passing very close to Mauritius main island and Réunion, with maximum sustained winds up to 74 km/h (tropical storm). On 22 November at 0.00 UTC its centre was located offshore approximately 105 km south-west of Reunion, with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h.
  • BHEKI is forecast to continue southwest on 22-23 November as a tropical storm, far from the coast of Reunion, further weakening. It is expected to became a tropical depression and to dissipate over the Ocean on 24 November.
  • Over the next 24 hours, more rainfall is forecast over Mauritius, while moderate rainfall is forecast over Réunion over the next 72 hours.