Cyclone 'Chenge': Weatherman warns of heavy rains, strong winds

The cyclone is currently located about 500 kilometres north of Madagascar coming toward the East African coast.

The Meteorological Department has warned residents of the coastal region to brace for heavy rains and strong winds from Monday as a weakening low-pressure system, Cyclone Chenge (Residual Depression), moves westward over the southwest Indian Ocean.

In a weather advisory issued on Sunday, the weatherman said the system, currently located about 500 kilometers north of Madagascar, continues to weaken as it drifts across the northern Mozambique Channel toward the East African coast.