RSOE Emergency and Disaster Information Service

Situation Update No. 3

Posted:2010-03-12, 18:30:43 [UTC]

Ref.no.: TC-20100312-25297-MDG

Situation Update No. 3
On 2010-03-16 at 14:39:21 [UTC]

Event: Tropical Storm
Location: Madagascar Eastern coastal areas

Number of Deads: 14 person(s)

At least fourteen people were killed and over 37,800 are affected after the passage of severe tropical storm «Hubert» that hit Madagascar this week, according to a provisional report issued Saturday by the Malagasy authorities. "There were currently 14 dead, two missing and 37,891 victims, on the east coast, told AFP the communication service of the National Bureau of Risk Management and Disaster (BNGRC). Tropical Storm Hubert led the entire week of heavy rains in Madagascar, and has not dispelled until Friday morning. Many have touched damage infrastructure and crops have been listed on the front southeast of the Big Island. "Our biggest problem now is the evacuation of victims, the body of civil protection is out this Saturday to perform this mission," said BNGRC, who adds that 50 tons of rice have been mobilized for each of the most affected six districts. A meeting led by BNGRC held Saturday morning in the presence of relevant ministries, UN and several NGOs and a flyby mission is currently underway. Hubert was the first hurricane to cause serious damage in Madagascar since the start of hurricane season, which extends from November to April.