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ZARANJ (Pajhwok): Some residents of western Nimroz province claim the humanitarian aid distribution process is not transparent, but local officials reject their assertion. After the
Tropical Cyclone Freddy, one of the longest-lasting systems in the southern hemisphere, has hit Madagascar with strong winds and high seas and now threatens Mozambique with dangerous and exceptional rainfall levels. Accurate early warnings and early action on the ground helped limit loss of life – underlining the importance of the UN’s ongoing Early Warnings for All campaign.
30,000 homeless. freddy has been developing across 6,500km of the indian 0cean for weeks now, taking its time. but now it s here, bringing with it winds of more than 150 kilometres per hour. as it travels across the madagascar landmass it will weaken, but not for long, strengthening once again across the waters to mozambique by friday. the bbc s dorcas wangira is in the capital antananarivo and sent this update. it might look calm here in the capital antananarivo but it is another story on the east coast where cyclone freddy has started to make landfall. the authorities in madagascar say that at least 2 million people will be affected and schools have been closed and movement restricted in the most affected areas. the national disaster management office has sent tents, ropes, chainsaws
30,000 homeless. freddy has been developing across 6,500km of the indian ocean, for weeks now, taking its time. but now it s here, bringing with it winds of more than 150 kilometres per hour. as it travels across the madagascar landmass it will weaken, but not for long, strengthening once again across the waters to mozambique by friday. the bbc s correspondent in madagascar, dorcas wangira sent this update. it might look calm here in the capital antananarivo but it is another story on the east coast where cyclone freddy has started to make landfall. the authorities in madagascar say that at least two million people will be affected and schools have been closed and movement restricted in the most affected areas. the national disaster management office has sent tents, ropes, chainsaws and other supplies to those in the eastern districts most likely to be affected. the intense tropical storm has already caused heavy rains