Cyclone Double-Strike Isolates Tens of Thousands of Children in Madagascar

A second major cyclone has struck Madagascar in just two weeks, creating a new climate emergency. The back-to-back disasters have cut off tens of thousands of children from essential services. UNICEF reports that critical systems for health, clean water, and education are now severely disrupted. Many areas are inaccessible, complicating aid efforts. The consecutive storms highlight the island nation's acute vulnerability to intense weather. Experts link the increasing frequency of such powerful cyclones to climate change. Humanitarian agencies are urgently scaling up their response. The immediate priorities are to reach isolated communities and protect children from disease and malnutrition.