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2022 Cyclones in the Indian Ocean

Though storms in the basin rarely reach the same strength as those in the Atlantic or Pacific, they often hit populations that are more exposed and vulnerable to storm damage.
Twin Cyclones in the Indian Ocean
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Twin Cyclones in the Indian Ocean

The pair of weakening storms probably will not bring catastrophe to land, but they lined up and put on a show for satellites.

Published May 9, 2022

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Storm-Ravaged Madagascar Faces Another Storm
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Storm-Ravaged Madagascar Faces Another Storm

Cyclone Emnati marks the fifth time in six weeks that heavy rain and destructive wind are blowing in from the Indian Ocean.

Published Feb 22, 2022

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Cyclone Batsirai Floods Madagascar
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Cyclone Batsirai Floods Madagascar

A month of intense rainstorms and two tropical cyclones has led to widespread flooding.

Published Feb 11, 2022

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Bracing for Batsirai
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Bracing for Batsirai

After being soaked in January by persistent, flooding rainstorms and a tropical storm, citizens of Madagascar are bracing for another potent cyclone.

Published Feb 4, 2022

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Cyclone Batsirai
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Cyclone Batsirai

Just two weeks after Tropical Storm Ana, citizens of Madagascar braced for the arrival of another potent cyclone.

Published Feb 2, 2022

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