Cyclone Batsirai Ravages Madagascar, Death Toll Approaches 100

Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar has resulted in a death toll of 92 and left 91,000 people homeless. The cyclone is the second devastating storm in two weeks, following Cyclone Ana. The destruction has worsened food shortages exacerbated by prolonged droughts, necessitating urgent relief efforts.

The death toll from Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar has tragically reached 92, as reported by the state disaster relief agency. This cyclone, which struck late Saturday, has devastated the southeastern coast, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure, leaving approximately 91,000 individuals displaced.

Cyclone Batsirai is the second catastrophic storm to hit Madagascar in just two weeks, following Cyclone Ana, which resulted in 55 fatalities and displaced 130,000 people in northern regions. The current cyclone has had especially severe impacts in Ikongo district, where around 60 deaths occurred primarily due to drowning and house collapses.

Madagascar, struggling with food shortages from a prolonged drought, faces further devastation due to Batsirai’s destruction of crops slated for harvest in two weeks. This has exacerbated an already dire food security situation, especially in the south, where thousands are at risk of famine. Furthermore, the cyclone has resulted in widespread flooding and rendered numerous roads and bridges impassable, complicating relief efforts to the affected communities.

Cyclone Batsirai has caused severe destruction in Madagascar, leading to increased fatalities and displacing thousands. The cyclone’s impact has compounded existing food insecurity issues, highlighting the vulnerability of the island nation to natural disasters. Urgent relief efforts are vital to address the humanitarian crisis faced by those affected by this calamity.

Original Source: www.aljazeera.com