Highlights

• Tropical Cyclone Haruna made landfall over the south-west coast of Madagascar on 22 February 2013 as a powerful Category 2 Tropical Cyclone. Haruna made its exit to the Indian Ocean, as a tropical storm, around Taolagnaro at about 09:00 on 23 February.

• The most affected districts are Morombe and Toliary. Sakaraha and Betioky Sud are moderately affected.

• On 23 February, Fiherenana dyke burst, causing flooding to a large area and 25,000 people potentially needed to be evacuated. To date, some 1,000 people have been evacuated to temporary sites and 5,000 others are being hosted by their relatives.

• Initial situation assessments by local authorities and humanitarian partners partially started on 23 February. Reports of significant damage to houses, public buildings and infrastructure are being received.

• Aerial assessments will be conducted on 24 and 25 February by the Government, INGOs, and UN agencies.