Madagascar: Floods - Mar 2005

Heavy rains poured on northern Madagascar during the first week of March, which resulted in flooding. The most affected areas were the Alaotra region in the eastern Toamasina Province, and the Boeny, Diana and Sofia regions in the northwestern part of the country. More than 58,700 persons were affected by the floods. As many as 25 people lost their lives and 8,300 were displaced from their homes. In addition, the CNS reported that approximately 35,500 hectares of agricultural were flooded, which affected the agricultural production. (OCHA, 21 Mar 2005)