Tropical Storm Dongo can be seen swirling in a clockwise direction at its peak intensity on January 11.
Tropical Cyclone 06S was dubbed "Dongo" on January 9 as it reached tropical storm intensity over the open waters of the central Indian Ocean.
The storm was relatively short-lived during its passage midway between Diego Garcia and the Mascarene Islands of Mauritius and Reunion.
Dongo was a threat only to shipping lanes during its less than three-day lifespan as a tropical storm.
Tropical Storm Dongo Track
Satellite Loop Data: CIMSS