[WATCH] Cyclone Dumazile spreads fear across Madagascar
Cyclone Dumazile has caused widespread panic across the island of Madagascar amid damaging winds and record-breaking rainfall.
Dumazile was first spotted in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, last week Friday.
Friends of Jacaranda FM sports presenter, Elma Smit, are currently in Mauritius where they are experiencing extreme side effects of this massive storm.
Forecasters are predicting prolonged and heavy rainfall.
NASA has issued a warning, cautioning Madagascar citizens against heavy flooding.
It's predicted that Dumazile will reach maximum intensity on Wednesday.
The Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) is predicting wind speeds of up to 194 km/h.