Madagascar has been hit by a series of tropical storms that have caused widespread devastation. Cyclone Ana made landfall in the country late in January, and was quickly followed by cyclones Dumako and Batsirai. Now, Emnati is expected to hit soon.
Picture: EU Humanitarian Aid | Central East Southern Africa
At least 124 people have been killed so far, reports Al Jazeera. Thousands of people have been displaced, homes and infrastructure have been destroyed and many are searching for missing loved ones.
Humanitarian organisations such as the United Nations have stepped in to provide food and medicine.
‘When food markets are not working, there is not enough local food available, or victims cannot access markets, in-kind food assistance frequently is distributed,’ said Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for the UN secretary-general, quoted by Weather.com.
Picture: UNICEF/Rindra Ramasomanana
Picture: UNICEF/Rindra Ramasomanana
Emnati is forecast to make landfall in Madagascar on Tuesday, 22 February; it swept through Mauritius on Sunday.
You can track Emnati live via Zoom Earth here.
Pictures: OCHA Southern & Eastern Africa
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