Tropical Cyclone Freddy Breaks Record: Longest-Lasting Cyclone Ever

Tropical Cyclone Freddy has been confirmed by the UN weather agency as the longest-lasting cyclone ever recorded, enduring for 36 days. The storm, which struck eastern Africa last year, surpassed Hurricane John's record. It covered 12,785 kilometers and caused significant devastation in vulnerable countries like Mozambique, Malawi, and Madagascar.

The UN weather agency announced Tuesday that Tropical Cyclone Freddy has set a new record as the longest-lasting cyclone ever observed, lasting an unprecedented 36 days.

This deadly Indian Ocean storm, which wreaked havoc on eastern Africa last year, topped the previous record held by Hurricane John, which lasted nearly 30 days in the northern Pacific three decades ago, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

In addition to its length, Freddy was the second-longest in terms of distance traveled, covering approximately 12,785 kilometers. The storm had devastating impacts, with more than 1,200 reported dead or missing in Malawi and over 180 fatalities in Mozambique. The cyclone made multiple landfalls in highly vulnerable countries, significantly affecting Mozambique, Madagascar, and Malawi.

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