#batsirai

Batsirai, A Cyclone That Devastated Madagascar, killed Ten People

A storm has killed at least ten people in southeastern Madagascar, the second in less than two weeks to strike the Indian Ocean island. Nosy Varika, on the east coast, was one of the worst-affected towns, with about 95 percent of structures demolished “as if we had just been attacked” and floodwaters cutting off access, according to an official. Late on Saturday, February 5, Cyclone Batsirai…

Madagascar: Batsirai touches the ground, now weaker

(ANSA) – VATOMANDRY, 06 FEB – Cyclone Batsirai, which arrived on Madagascar last night with winds up to a maximum speed of 165 km per hour, is gradually weakening but floods are still expected in the east of the country due to persistent heavy rains. The national meteorological office fears “extensive and widespread damage” caused by the disturbance, which had alerted millions of people and…