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Cyclone Freddy makes landfall in Madagascar

The cyclone has damaged buildings and caused power cuts and flooding in Madagascar but a local mayor says the impact has not been as severe as feared.

Cyclone Freddy has wrecked buildings and caused power cuts and flooding as it struck eastern Madagascar. The mayor of one of the worst hit cities says despite the damage, there has been a sigh of relief that the cyclone's impact has not been as severe as anticipated.

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Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editor: Uwa Nnachi

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