Cyclone Dikeledi has hit Madagascar, causing three deaths and displacing thousands. Relief efforts are underway to provide essential supplies, shelter, and medical assistance. The cyclone previously impacted Mozambique and Mayotte, and warnings have been issued for Malawi.
The IFRC added that local authorities and humanitarian organisations are working together to support displaced families. / Photo: AA Archive
In a statement on Tuesday, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said:"Cyclone Dikeledi made landfall in northern Madagascar and impacted the southwest coasts, affecting over 7,000 people and claiming 3 lives." Earlier, the cyclone caused significant disruptions in Mozambique on Jan. 13, affecting 70,423 people , according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs .
Meanwhile, Malawi’s Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has warned of increased rainfall linked to the cyclone, though authorities consider it unlikely that the storm will directly hit the country.
CYCLONE MADAGASCAR DISPLACEMENT RELIEF EFFORTS TROPICAL STORM
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