GIEWS Country Brief: Madagascar - 8 April 2011
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FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT
Passing of cyclone Bingiza in February caused flooding in north-eastern and south-eastern districts, damaging paddy fields
However, southern areas have received generally favourable rains throughout the agricultural season, supporting crop development
Rice prices decreased in recent months, but remain at high levels
Damage caused by cyclone Bingiza prolongs lean period of the affected households