Madagascar: Cyclone Indlala - Mar 2007

Cyclone Indlala hit the north-eastern coast of the Indian Ocean Island of Madagascar on 15 Mar 2007. The cyclone ravaged the immediate area in its path (mainly Maroantsetra) and left considerable damage on the northeast and northwest regions. Cyclone Indlala was the fifth cyclone to have hit Madagascar within the past months. (IFRC, 24 Oct 2008) Cyclone Indlala destroyed houses in the town of Antalaha as well as in the surrounding villages, and affected 60,000 people. (IFRC, 23 Apr 2007)