Cyclone Dina (2002): The Night Mauritius Went Dark...

Disasters Rewound: A mini-series by @WeatherFollower ... Unpacking history's most infamous storms and the stories behind their lasting impact.

In January 2002, Cyclone Dina made its mark as one of the most powerful storms to ever threaten Mauritius. With gusts reaching 230 km/h and a total national blackout that lasted for days, this "Very Intense Tropical Cyclone" rewrote the rules of disaster response on the island.

In this episode of Disasters Rewound, we look back at the terrifying night when the eye passed just north of the coast. We examine the 100% power loss, the destruction of the sugar crops, and how a nation of over a million people survived being completely isolated from the outside world.

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