Tropical Storm Irina
2012 tropical cyclone which devastated South Africa, Mozambique, and Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Severe Tropical Storm Irina was a large tropical cyclone that brought gusty winds and torrential rain across Madagascar, Mozambique, and South Africa. Irina is considered one of the most devastating systems of the 2011–12 season. Irina formed from a tropical wave that was located north of Madagascar. The disturbance continued to move south and became Irina on February 27. Irina moved parallel to the Madagascar coast, causing extreme flooding which claimed 77 lives. The system still has an unknown damage total.
Quick Facts Meteorological history, Formed ...
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | 25 February 2012 |
Extratropical | 12 March 2012 |
Dissipated | 14 March 2012 |
Severe tropical storm | |
10-minute sustained (MFR) | |
Highest winds | 95 km/h (60 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 978 hPa (mbar); 28.88 inHg |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 100 km/h (65 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 978 hPa (mbar); 28.88 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 77 total |
Damage | Unknown |
Areas affected | Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2011–12 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season |
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