Cyclone Batsirai: considerable damage in Madagascar, with gusts over 200 km / h

The power of the cyclone Batisirai took away houses on the seafront in the locality of Mananjary, in Madagascar. The roofs were blown off, the houses devastated. Sunday February 6, the inhabitants must step over the rubble to try to save what is left. “Right here, almost 95% of the city was destroyed, if not 100%. The road is cut off, the sea has risen. We implore the State to come and rescue us as soon as possible.”, reacts Fana, a resident. During the night, the east coast of Madagascar was hit by gusts of wind up to 235 km / h.

50,000 people no longer have a home, and must now take refuge where they can, with friends or family who still have a home. Ten people died some have no water or electricity. Also further south, Mamakara, the damage is enormous, uA bridge collapsed and a family’s hotel was devastated. Food distributions are being organised, while reconstruction is likely to be slow. The associations fear a major crisis.