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The death toll in Southeast Africa as a result of the extremely prolonged tropical cyclone Freddie rose to 522 people, the authorities in Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar announced today, BTA reported.

Malawi, which was hardest hit by the cyclone, reported that the death toll had risen to 438, according to disaster management authorities.

An estimated 345,000 people in the country have been affected by the heavy rains, floods and landslides.

Tens of thousands have been left homeless. 

The cyclone left a trail of devastation in South-East Africa.

Neighboring Mozambique and the island nation of Madagascar were also affected.

Tropical cyclone kills over 450 in Africa

According to Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi, at least 67 people have died in Mozambique.

At least 17 people have died in the island nation of Madagascar.

Freddie first made landfall on February 21 in Madagascar.

From there, the storm moved into Mozambique and then moved back through the Indian Ocean.

On 11 March, she reached Mozambique for the second time and then moved to Malawi.

The storm is likely to be the longest-lasting cyclone on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

Storm Freddie was declared a cyclone on February 6.

South Africa is currently in the cyclone season, which can bring rain and strong storms until March or April.

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