1892 Mauritius cyclone
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On April 29, 1892, a powerful tropical cyclone struck the island of Mauritius in the southwest Indian Ocean. At least 1,200 people died during the storm, and another 4,000 were injured, with 50,000 pe
Damage in Port Louis from the storm
Storm damage in Port Louis
Since 1656, at least 300 tropical cyclones have affected the Mascarene Islands in the southern Indian Ocean. The archipelago consists of several islands, including Mauritius, Réunion, and Rodrigues. M
1892 Mauritius cyclone
…Other residents in the British Empire helped the colony rebuild. The United Society Partners in the Gospel raised £1,114 to rebuild damaged churches. Tropical cyclones in the Mascarene Islands Cyclone Hollanda (1994) – another strong tropical cyclone that caused extensive damage in Mauritius…
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