Multiple cyclones, historic drought in Madagascar cause widespread food insecurity

Extreme weather events are wreaking havoc on Madagascar, including multiple cyclones that have already hit the island nation this year. Sitting off the east coast of Africa, it is one of the poorest nations in the world. And as John Yang reports, it’s ill-equipped to deal with the climate threats it now faces.

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