Canadian Red Cross

Purpose

March 2022 – Starting on January 17, 2022, torrential rains began to cause widespread flooding in the central Analamanga region of Madagascar. In rapid succession, the eastern region of the country was then struck by Tropical Storm Ana on January 23, Tropical Cyclone Batsirai on February 5 and Tropical Storm Domako on February 15. The Malagasy National Disaster Management Office has reported widespread devastation of livelihoods and damage to homes, schools, health facilities and other infrastructure. More than 136,000 people across the country have been affected by these disasters, with over 17,000 displaced and 61 deaths reported. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS) dispatches emergency relief supplies to support the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in meeting the emergency shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene needs of impacted people in Madagascar.