Cyclone Gervaise (1975): The Record-Breaking Mauritius Storm...

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

On 6 February, 1975, Cyclone Gervaise, a storm that delivered the highest wind gusts ever recorded in Mauritius, devastated the island. This mini-documentary explores Gervaise's catastrophic impact and critically examines how the event served as a brutal wake-up call, leading to a complete overhaul of the nation's disaster preparedness and building codes. It highlights the crucial lessons learned from this powerful and transformative storm.

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