It struck Madagascar and continued southeastward in the Indian Ocean before dissipating on January 21.

The storm also produced high waves that affected the northern coast of Réunion, flooding coastal roads.

[1] Cyclone Danae later struck Madagascar and then hit the east coast of Mozambique and South Africa in late January 1976.

50 people were killed in the flooding that resulted from the heavy rainfall of Cyclone Danae.

[2] In South Africa, rainfall totals reached over 250 mm (9.8 in) in the northeastern portion of the country, which caused widespread river flooding.