Tropical storm warning issued for southern Mozambique
According to Leonardo Duma from the institute, the storm may have an impact on both the province's coastal and northern regions.
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Warnings of a potential tropical storm have been issued by Mozambique for Gaza, a province along the southern coast where heavy rains and potential flooding are predicted to begin on Friday.
The National Institute of Meteorology has advised locals to stay indoors and take safety precautions by fortifying their homes.
Extreme weather events have become more frequent and intense in southern Africa, which the UN has linked to the continent's current climate problem.
According to the Mozambique Meteorological Institute, heavy winds and up to 50 millimeter per hour rain are predicted.
According to Leonardo Duma from the institute, the storm may have an impact on both the province's coastal and northern regions.
"If you have a house that is not in good condition try to fix it well in order to be able to resist these strong winds that we are predicting," he said on state radio.
