farmers so they could replant their crops. Most of the island had their power restored by ten days after the storm. The country's prime minister issued an appeal to the European Union for 67 million rupees ($3.6 million 1994 USD) in assistance, although later dropped it to less than half that total. The requested aid was for the restoration of phone and power utilities. The storm's severe impact on Mauritius caused a sharp drop in the country's gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, and the overall GDP decreased by 10%. Although the cyclone did not strike the island of Réunion, Hollanda produced strong wind gusts that peaked at in Sainte-Rose. Rainfall on the island peaked at at Grand Coude. The cyclone left damage to crops, power systems, telephones, and the water network, mostly due to the strong winds. See also Tropical cyclones in the Mascarene Islands 1892 Mauritius cyclone – powerful cyclone that largely destroyed Mauritius Cyclone Dina – strong cyclone in 2002 that also affected Mauritius References External links Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) . Météo France (RSMC La Réunion). World Meteorological Organization 1993–94 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season South-West Indian Ocean tropical cyclones Tropical cyclones in the Mascarene Islands