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WMO declares Tropical Cyclone Freddy longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record

 Published: 12:10, 2 July 2024

WMO declares Tropical Cyclone Freddy longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday declared Tropical Cyclone Freddy the longest tropical cyclone on record, at 36 days.

The cyclone made landfall in the Indian Ocean basin, starting off the coast of Northwest Australia, and reached southern Africa in February and March 2023. It caused significant human and economic losses in the countries most affected.

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