Cyclone Fytia Brings Devastation to Madagascar as Tropical Storm Looms Over Eastern Europe.
A powerful cyclone has swept through Madagascar, claiming lives and leaving thousands without homes. Cyclone Fytia, which formed over the northern Mozambique Channel on Thursday, brought torrential rains that inundated communities and caused widespread destruction. At least three people have died and nearly 30,000 people have been affected by the flooding.
The cyclone's powerful winds and heavy rainfall have prompted red alerts in several regions, with mariners advised to seek shelter due to rough sea conditions. The storm is expected to continue to batter Madagascar over the next few days, with more than 40,000 homes at risk of being flooded.
Meanwhile, in a stark contrast, eastern Europe is bracing for its own extreme cold snap. Temperatures are set to plummet, with daytime highs dipping into negative double digits and nighttime lows potentially dropping as low as -30C. The region's snow cover has been reflecting solar radiation for weeks, contributing to the bitter chill.
A high-pressure system centered over eastern Scandinavia is driving a north-easterly flow that will bring extremely cold air into the region. The cold snap is expected to persist throughout the week, with Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus among the countries most likely to feel the effects. As the temperatures plummet, residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay warm and safe.
A powerful cyclone has swept through Madagascar, claiming lives and leaving thousands without homes. Cyclone Fytia, which formed over the northern Mozambique Channel on Thursday, brought torrential rains that inundated communities and caused widespread destruction. At least three people have died and nearly 30,000 people have been affected by the flooding.
The cyclone's powerful winds and heavy rainfall have prompted red alerts in several regions, with mariners advised to seek shelter due to rough sea conditions. The storm is expected to continue to batter Madagascar over the next few days, with more than 40,000 homes at risk of being flooded.
Meanwhile, in a stark contrast, eastern Europe is bracing for its own extreme cold snap. Temperatures are set to plummet, with daytime highs dipping into negative double digits and nighttime lows potentially dropping as low as -30C. The region's snow cover has been reflecting solar radiation for weeks, contributing to the bitter chill.
A high-pressure system centered over eastern Scandinavia is driving a north-easterly flow that will bring extremely cold air into the region. The cold snap is expected to persist throughout the week, with Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus among the countries most likely to feel the effects. As the temperatures plummet, residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay warm and safe.
. Did you know that Madagascar is one of the most vulnerable countries to extreme weather events due to its geography? They're literally sitting on top of three tectonic plates, making them prone to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and now cyclones too 
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And the economic impact is gonna be huge, considering the country's already struggling to recover from previous cyclones.
. Did you know that Poland alone has seen a 20% increase in snow cover since last year? That's like, a lot of shoveling going on 
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is literally wreaking havoc on madagascar right now! at least 3 people lost their lives and over 30k people are affected... it's so sad 
. can't imagine having to go through that kind of trauma & destruction. and meanwhile, eastern europe is bracing for a super cold snap 
like, -30c? brrr! i hope ppl in those countries are prepared for the harsh weather. think about how crazy it is that 2 extreme events happening at the same time... natural disasters can be so unpredictable 
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I hope those people are prepared for it. My friend lives in Poland, and she said they're always prepping for harsh winters. Hopefully, they'll be all set.
That's COLD! Hope they stay warm and safe over there #ColdSnap #EasternEuropeBrrr
floods everywhere, 30k+ ppl affected, 3 lives lost 
it's just crazy how the weather can change so fast, one minute ur having sunshine & beach vibes the next ur dodging flying debris & flooded homes 
what's happening with weather lately?! 
Meanwhile, over in Eastern Europe, they're just bracing for another kind of storm - literally! 
Those were the days... our phones weren't even smart then, and social media was just starting to take off. Anyway, hope those in Eastern Europe stay warm and cozy! 
i feel for madagascar right now, they need all our support and vibes 
. And the thing is, the weather patterns are super complex, but basically, Cyclone Fytia formed over Mozambique and just kinda swept through Madagascar 
! Like, temps in Poland and Ukraine are expected to drop as low as -30C 
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. And get this - 1 in 10 people worldwide lack access to basic heating, so the impact will be felt globally 
. The data just says it all... we need to support those affected by Cyclone Fytia and take care of ourselves during these harsh winters 
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