On March 17, Litanne emerged from southeastern Madagascar into the Indian Ocean as a tropical depression, and the next day transitioned into an extratropical cyclone after being absorbed by a nearby trough.
On March 17, Litanne emerged from southeastern Madagascar into the Indian Ocean as a tropical depression. That day, the JTWC discontinued advisories, and the next day Litanne transitioned into an extratropical cyclone after being absorbed by a nearby trough.