Cyclone Dikeledi Moves Away from Mayotte, Causing Fatalities in Madagascar
Cyclone Dikeledi has shifted away from Mayotte while leaving three dead in Madagascar due to severe flash flooding. Although the storm weakened, significant impacts have been reported, particularly in Madagascar’s northern areas. Mayotte remains under a red alert until Monday evening as the region gears up for recovery efforts after the cyclone.
Cyclone Dikeledi has moved away from Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, as of Sunday, although the archipelago remains under a red alert until Monday evening. The cyclone impacted its neighboring island of Madagascar, where it caused flash flooding that resulted in at least three fatalities and affected over 900 individuals. The cyclone initially struck Madagascar’s northern coast as a powerful storm on Saturday evening before weakening but has left significant damage in its wake.
Cyclones frequently impact regions in the Indian Ocean, with Dikeledi being the latest storm to affect Mayotte and Madagascar. This recent event follows a previous devastating cyclone that struck Mayotte less than a month prior, causing extensive damage and loss of life. The region is notably vulnerable due to its geographical location and has faced challenges in disaster management and recovery efforts.
In summary, Cyclone Dikeledi’s passage has resulted in tragic loss of life in Madagascar while sparing Mayotte from severe damage as the storm moves away. Nonetheless, the regions remain on alert, with recovery and preparation efforts for future storms ongoing. Authorities are mobilizing resources and restoring support systems to ensure the safety of the affected populations after these natural disasters.
Original Source: www.rfi.fr
