Cyclone Freddy Sets Record for Longest-Lasting Tropical Cyclone

The 36-day storm affected over 1.3 million people and caused significant damage in southeast Africa.

Cyclone Freddy lasted 36 days, surpassing the previous record set by Typhoon John in 1994.
The storm traveled 12,785 kilometers, making it the second-longest in distance covered.
Freddy had multiple landfalls, severely impacting Madagascar, Mozambique, and Malawi.
Over 1,200 people were reported dead or missing in Malawi, with more than 180 deaths in Mozambique.
Freddy's accumulated cyclone energy was the highest ever recorded, equivalent to an entire North American hurricane season.