It reached tropical cyclone status, at the time only one of six in the month since 1968. For about 12 hours, the cyclone stalled before turning to the south and weakening. After becoming extratropical on May 10, Manou dissipated three days later.
It reached tropical cyclone status, at the time one of only six that month since 1968. The storm came to a temporary standstill for about 12 hours before shifting course and weakening. After transitioning into an extratropical system on May 10, Manou eventually disintegrated three days later.