Tropical Cyclone Eloise formed in the Mozambique Channel on January 16, 2021, and underwent several stages of development before making landfall on January 23, 2021. Here are the different stages of development of Cyclone Eloise:
Formation: On January 16, 2021, a low-pressure system formed in the Mozambique Channel, and meteorologists began monitoring it for signs of further development.
Tropical Depression: By January 17, the low-pressure system had organized sufficiently to be classified as a tropical depression, with sustained winds of 35 knots (40 mph).
Tropical Storm: On January 19, the depression had intensified into a tropical storm, with sustained winds of 45 knots (50 mph). At this point, the storm was given the name Eloise.
Severe Tropical Storm: By January 21, Eloise had continued to intensify, with sustained winds of 60 knots (70 mph). It was upgraded to a severe tropical storm.
Cyclone: On January 22, Eloise underwent rapid intensification, with sustained winds increasing to 90 knots (105 mph), and it was upgraded to a tropical cyclone.
Landfall: On January 23, Cyclone Eloise made landfall near Beira, Mozambique, with sustained winds of 70 knots (80 mph). It then weakened as it moved inland and eventually dissipated over Zimbabwe.
Overall, Tropical Cyclone Eloise underwent significant intensification over a relatively short period, going from a tropical depression to a tropical cyclone in just five days. Its impact on Mozambique and neighboring countries was significant, with flooding and strong winds causing widespread damage and displacement of people.