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Tropical Storm Hubert
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Severe Tropical Storm Hubert was a destructive tropical cyclone that killed 85 people throughout Madagascar early March 2010. Forming out of a slow-moving area of low pressure on March 9, Hubert quickly developed within a region favoring tropical development. As the storm was situated off the coast of Madagascar on March 10, it would attain peak winds of 100 km/h (65 mph) hours before making landfall near Mananjary in Fianarantsoa Province. Rapid weakening took place once inland, with the storm losing gale-force winds late on March 11. The remnants of Hubert would persist for several days, eventually dissipating off the southern coast of Madagascar on March 15.
![]() Tropical Storm Hubert at peak intensity just off the coast of Madagascar on March 10 | |
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | March 9, 2010 |
Dissipated | March 15, 2010 |
Severe tropical storm | |
10-minute sustained (MFR) | |
Highest winds | 100 km/h (65 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 985 hPa (mbar); 29.09 inHg |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 95 km/h (60 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 985 hPa (mbar); 29.09 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 85 |
Missing | 35 |
Areas affected | Madagascar |
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Part of the 2009–10 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season |
Throughout much of central Madagascar, Hubert produced heavy rains, peaking at 137.5 mm (5.41 in) in Mananjary, that caused widespread flooding. Thousands of structures were destroyed by the ensuing floods and more than 66,000 people were left homeless.