How many people were displaced by Tropical Cyclone Fytia in Madagascar?

Over 20,000 people have been displaced by Tropical Cyclone Fytia in Madagascar.

What are the main climate vulnerabilities for Madagascar?

Madagascar is highly vulnerable to climate change, recurrently hit by droughts and cyclones that are increasing in frequency and intensity.

What are the long-term projections for children due to climate change in Madagascar?

By 2050, an estimated 28 million additional children may endure severe malnutrition without urgent intervention due to the climate crisis.

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Cyclone Fytia Devastates Madagascar: 7 Dead, 20,000 Displaced

9 Feb

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Summary

Tropical Cyclone Fytia caused at least seven deaths and displaced over 20,000 people.
The storm unleashed winds up to 90 mph and nearly 6 inches of rain in Madagascar.
Madagascar is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts like cyclones and droughts.

Cyclone Fytia Devastates Madagascar: 7 Dead, 20,000 Displaced

A powerful tropical cyclone, identified as Fytia, made landfall in Madagascar over the weekend, unleashing extreme winds of up to 90 mph and torrential downpours. The devastating storm has claimed the lives of at least seven people and forced over 20,000 residents from their homes.

Access to the areas most affected by the cyclone remains severely constrained, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The storm rapidly intensified, with winds escalating from 45 mph to 115 mph within a 24-hour period, and stronger gusts reaching 130 mph.

ReliefWeb's report indicates the cyclone had a medium humanitarian impact potential, considering the exposed population, existing vulnerabilities, and the storm's intensity. Forecast models suggested continued heavy rainfall and potential ongoing impacts as the system moved away from the land.