Madagascar is reeling from the devastating impact of Tropical Cyclone Gezani, with the death toll climbing to 36 this week. Authorities confirmed Thursday that six people remain missing and over 374 are injured, as rescue teams scramble to assist survivors.
Key Updates:
🌪️ Destruction on the Ground: The cyclone destroyed 18,000 homes and damaged 50,000 others, displacing more than 8,800 residents. Toamasina, a major eastern port city, bore the brunt of 250 km/h winds, leaving 75% of the area ravaged.
🆘 Call for Global Aid: Madagascar's new leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, urged international solidarity, emphasizing the urgent need for disaster relief. 'The scale of destruction demands immediate action,' he stated.
What’s Next?
Recovery efforts face challenges as flooded roads and communication outages slow aid distribution. The BNRGC warns that the death toll could rise further as teams reach isolated communities.
🌍 Stay tuned to NewspaperAmigo.com for real-time updates on this developing story.
