Madagascar: Drought - Jun 2000
Disaster description
In Madagascar, the drought caused sharp declines in yields of maize, cassava and sweet potatoes. The following regions were affected by drought, and experiencing yields reduction of rice, maize and cassava: the Lake Aloatra Region (covering the Sub-Prefectures of Ambatondrazaka, Amparafaravola and Andilamena); the Central East Coast Region (covering the Sub-Predectures of Vatomandry, Mahanoro, Marolambo, Antanambao and Manamposty); and the Vakinankaratra Region (covering Antsirabe, Faratsiho, Antanifosty and Betafo). (OCHA, 7 Jun 2000)