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Nature has delivered a cruel "double tap" to Madagascar, as Cyclone Gezani slams into the island nation just two weeks after Cyclone Fytia, leaving a trail of devastation that has overwhelmed local resilience.

Nature has delivered a cruel "double tap" to Madagascar, as Cyclone Gezani slams into the island nation just two weeks after Cyclone Fytia, leaving a trail of devastation that has overwhelmed local resilience.
The sheer meteorological violence is staggering. Gezani made landfall as a Category 3 storm, packing sustained winds of 200 kilometers per hour. But the true tragedy lies in the timing. The ground was still sodden, the rivers still swollen, and the people still reeling from Fytia when the skies opened up again. Toamasina, the country's second-largest city and economic lung, has been brought to its knees.
Satellite data from NASA’s Aqua satellite tells a grim story. Rain rates of up to 4 centimeters per hour have turned streets into rivers. The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management reports that over 27,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed. In the chaotic aftermath, power grids have failed, leaving hospitals and shelters in darkness.
Humanitarian agencies are scrambling, but access is a nightmare. Bridges are washed away, and roads are impassable mud tracks. As the waters of the Rongaronga recede, they reveal not just destroyed crops, but the stark reality of climate vulnerability. Madagascar contributes virtually zero to global carbon emissions, yet it is paying the highest price.
For the people of Brickaville and Toamasina, the immediate future is a struggle for clean water and shelter. The long-term future, however, depends on a global climate reckoning that feels further away than ever.
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