Cyclone Batsirai struck Madagascar

Cyclone Batsirai struck Madagascar, resulting in the loss of 121 lives and compounding the devastation already inflicted by Cyclone Ana, which had occurred weeks earlier. Cyclone Ana claimed 55 lives and displaced approximately 130,000 individuals, highlighting the severe impact of these natural disasters on the island's population. The frequency and intensity of cyclones in Madagascar have raised concerns about the country's vulnerability to climate change, which is expected to exacerbate such extreme weather events. A recent analysis indicated that Madagascar faces significant financial challenges in adapting to and mitigating the environmental consequences of climate change, necessitating urgent action to protect its communities and infrastructure from future disasters.