La Nina causes drop in number of cyclones

Since the beginning of the summer season in November last year, the island received only three named cyclones. They are Abele, Bingiza and the last one was Cherono. Compared to previous years, the number of cyclones affecting the island has decreased substantially. Years ago, the Meteorological Station of Vacoas had predicted an average of 12 [...]

21 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily