Madagascar
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:05:55 GMTTropical Cycline Emnati Makes Landfall - Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Forecast
[European Commission] Tropical Cyclone EMNATI made landfall in eastern Fianarantsoa Province, between Manakara City (Fitovinany Region) and Farafagana City (Atsimo-Atsinanana Region), on 22 February very late in the evening (UTC), with maximum sustai...
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:49:20 GMT'Race Against Time' As Madagascar Braces for 4th Tropical Cyclone in a Month
[UN News] The island nation of Madagascar is shoring up for its fourth tropical cyclone in a month, UN aid agencies warned on Tuesday, as they outlined plans to help the authorities assist the most vulnerable.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:10:24 GMTUK Provides Emergency Support to Madagascar After Cyclone Batsirai
[PR Newswire] Antananarivo -- The UK Minister for Africa Vicky Ford has announced 500,000 pounds of UK aid for Madagascar following the devastating impacts of Cyclone Batsirai.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:38:26 GMTAid Agencies Racing to Minimise Impact of New Cyclone
[VOA] Geneva -- U.N. and international aid agencies are racing to minimize the impact of Tropical Storm Emnati, which is expected to hit eastern Madagascar early Tuesday evening local time.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:50:21 GMTPope Prays for Victims As Country Awaits Another Cyclone
[CISA] Antananarivo -- Pope Francis has expressed closeness with victims of Cyclone Batsirai and tropical storm Dumako in Madagascar as the country awaits another cyclone, Emnati which is expected to make landfall today.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:25:31 GMTStorm Season in Madagascar and the Ongoing Effects of Climate Change
[This is Africa] Tropical storm Dumako hit Madagascar last week shortly after Cyclone Batsirai damaged over 124,000 homes and killed multiple people. The island nation is going through storm season and another cyclone, Emnati, is forecast to hit clos...
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:09:59 GMTChild Sex Abuse in Madagascar 'Widespread and Tolerated'
[UN News] In Madagascar, child sex abuse is "widespread and tolerated" in tourist hotspots, UN-appointed rights experts said on Thursday.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:18:57 GMTRadisson Expands to Madagascar With Three Hotels
[CAJ News] Antanarivo -- The Radisson Hotel Group has debuted in Madagascar with the opening of three hotels.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:07:04 GMTUN Agencies Step Up Relief for Madagascar Cyclone Survivors
[VOA] Geneva -- U.N aid agencies are stepping up emergency relief for tens of thousands of people in Madagascar whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated by Cyclone Batsirai.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:59:20 GMTEmergency Teams Deploy to Areas Hit Hard By Deadly Cyclone
[UN News] Humanitarians are continuing to support Madagascar in the wake of Cyclone Batsirai which hammered the island nation this past weekend, the UN said on Thursday.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:24:57 GMTFinding Hope Amid Climate Change Disaster
[UNFPA] Soalandy stooped down to pick up a pebble, threw it across the parched earth and watched it roll across the dusty ground. "Look at that," said the 31-year-old mother of four, opening her arms wide. "The ground is so dry. How many more years c...
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:19:38 GMTCyclone Batsirai Wreaks Havoc in Madagascar
[CAJ News] Antananarivo -- Tropical Cyclone Batsirai has left at least ten people dead in Madagascar.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:19:29 GMTAt Least Three Children Dead and Thousands Without Homes, Schools After Cyclone Batsirai Hit Madagascar
[savethechildren_uk] Antananarivo -- Cyclone Batsirai, the second major storm to batter the country in just two weeks, made landfall on Saturday night with winds of 165km (103 miles) per hour causing massive destruction to infrastructure including ho...
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:03:56 GMTUN Warns of Humanitarian Crisis As Cyclone Batsirai Kills 20 in Madagascar
[RFI] Cyclone Batsirai swept out of Madagascar on Monday morning, leaving 20 dead, displacing 55,000 and devastating the drought-hit island's agricultural heartland. Just two weeks after another tropical storm claimed 55 lives, the UN fears a worseni...
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 17:39:10 GMTSeveral Dead As Cyclone Batsirai Slams Into Madagascar
[DW] The tropical storm struck Madagascar's eastern coast at full force, killing at least six people. Several towns have experienced widespread damage and flooding, according to reports.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:19:35 GMTCyclone Batsirai Hits Madagascar - Switzerland Deploys Specialists and Equipment
[PR Newswire] Bern -- Ten days after being battered by a tropical storm, Madagascar is facing a new disaster. Cyclone Batsirai, which made landfall on Saturday evening, has caused major damage. After powerful winds, with gusts exceeding 200 km/h, tor...
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:19:35 GMTEU Provides Assistance to People Affected By Devastating Cyclone Batsirai
[PR Newswire] Brussels -- The European Commission is providing emergency assistance to the people of Madagascar after powerful cyclone Batsirai made landfall over the central-eastern coast of the island on 5 February 2022.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:19:22 GMTCyclone Batsirai Leaves At Least 10 Dead, Thousands Displaced
[UN News] Tropical Cyclone Batsirai wrought havoc across Madagascar over the weekend, the second deadly storm to batter the African island nation since the beginning of the year.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:02:17 GMTCyclone Batsirai Destroys Homes As It Makes Landfall
[DW] The tropical storm struck Madagascar's eastern coast at full force. Officials have warned it could inflict "significant and widespread damage."
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:23:59 GMTWhat You Need to Know About Tropical Cyclone Batsirai
[allAfrica] Harare -- Barely a week after Tropical Storm Ana brought winds, heavy rains, damage and destruction to parts of Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, Tropical Cyclone Batsirai continues to strengthen as it approaches a Madagascar l...
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 06:01:31 GMTMadagascar - Recovering From One Deadly Cyclone, Bracing for Another
[UN News] Lives, livelihoods, and vital crops are at risk across Madagascar with Tropical Cyclone Batsirai expected to make landfall within hours. Meanwhile, the island nation off the coast of East Africa is still reeling from the impact of Storm Ana...
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:06:41 GMTWFP Races to Reach People Affected By Cyclone Batsirai
[WFP] Antananarivo -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), along with the Government of Madagascar is providing food, logistics, IT assistance and an airlink to support relief operations in the districts of Mananjary and Manakara badly affe...
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:39:40 GMTAt Least 46 Dead After Tropical Storm Ana Hits Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi
[RFI] Tropical storm Ana hit east Africa this week, as heavy rains have caused flooding and mudslides in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo, killing at least 39 people. Ana also made landfall on Mozambique and continued into Malawi, killing 12 people ...
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:49:38 GMTDeadly Tropical Storms Cause Flooding, Landslides
[UN News] Two separate tropical weather systems in Madagascar have left at least 34 dead and triggered flooding and landslides, particularly in the capital, Antananarivo, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on T...