Tropical Cyclone Haruna 2012–13 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season

in middle of february, area of convection persisted in mozambique channel. system shifted southward after exiting coast of mozambique , slowed drift in response break in subtropical ridge. subsequently, convection became more pronounced , météo france classified system tropical disturbance on february 18. on february 19, system attained gale-force winds , upgraded moderate tropical storm haruna. structure of haruna continued become more symmetrical large radius of maximum winds, developing ragged eye on february 20. based on improved appearance, mfr upgraded haruna severe tropical storm @ 0000 utc day. 12 hours later, agency upgraded haruna further tropical cyclone status, 10 minute winds of 120 km/h (75 mph). day, approaching trough weakened ridge south, causing cyclone slow , move erratically. mfr assessed haruna reached 10 minute winds of 150 km/h (90 mph) on february 20. @ around 0230 utc on february 22, cyclone made landfall 55 km (35 mi) south of morombe in southwestern madagascar. haruna weakened below cyclone status, , while on land accelerated southeast. @ 1200 utc on february 24, mfr issued last advisory after haruna began losing tropical characteristics, designating subtropical depression. next day, jtwc discontinued advisories on storm, noting haruna dissipating 665 km (415 mi) south-southwest of réunion.

striking southwestern coast of madagascar, cyclone haruna impacted areas not see tropical cyclones. significant damage took place north of toliara around mikea forest. storm brought wind gusts estimated @ 210 km/h (130 mph), resulting in extensive damage. many homes lost roofs , numerous roads blocked debris, isolating communities. several days of heavy rain caused extensive flooding, in morombe approximately 70 percent of city destroyed due flash flooding , dam collapses. in nearby toliara, dozens of people evacuated due dangerous flooding. @ least 24 people killed across southern madagascar , 16 listed missing. in addition, @ least 92 injured , 10,000 left homeless after passage of haruna.