SOUTHERN AFRICA: Floods and Cyclones Update (as of 19 Jan 2015)

UGANDA Southern Africa forecast

KENYA According to the forecast for 18 to 24 January 2015, and will continue to experience heavy rainfall, particularly in the north. In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Chedza, heavy rains are set to continue across most of , including the capital , while torrential rains are also forecast for the southern regions of Tanzania as SEYC^HELLES well as northern Zambia. These rains could worsen the flood situation in the region. UNITED REPUBLIC OF^ TANZANIA Madagascar

According to preliminary information, 13 people have been killed, 51,341 affected and 9,412 displaced by Tropical Storm Chedza. The western region ^ of Menabe was hardest hit, as well as the eastern districts of Manakara, Mananjary, Nosy Varika (Vatovavy-Fitovinany) and Farafangana (Atsimo ZAMBIA Atsinanana). Antananarivo was also impacted by the associated heavy rains, where 23,655 people are affected and 6,683 displaced. Search and rescue COM^OROS operations, as well as other support measures, are being undertaken, and assessments are continuing.

MALAWI The Government has mobilized US$1.3 million for the response, and ^ partners continue to support the provision of assistance. More rains are 638,000 Mozambique Channel expected over the island, including over Antananarivo. ^ Malawi

The number of people displaced is still estimated at 22,000 households NAMIBIA ^ MOZAMBIQUE (121,000 people), with 54 people killed and 153 still missing. The number of people affected through damage to crops is estimated at 638,000 (116,000  households), and an estimated 200,000 learners are not able to attend ^ RODRIGUES 52,000 MADAGASCAR school due to their schools being flooded or used for temporary shelter. 51,000 MAU^RITIUS 1,500 Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Nsanje and Chikwawa, as are relief operations - including the distribution of food and non-food items. All BOTSWANA (local) clusters have now met and most clusters have submitted their ^ respective response plans. A draft of the consolidated Preliminary Response Plan is being finalized. ^ Mozambique ^ According to preliminary data released by Government, 52,700 people have ^ been affected by the current floods, including 31,200 people in Zambezia SWA^ZILAND Province and 15,400 in Nampula Province. In Zambezia Province alone, 21 people have been killed by floods between 12 and 15 January. SOUTH AFRICA Rescue operations, led by Government, are ongoing, although these are LE^SOTHO being hindered by persistent heavy rains, strong waves, overflowing rivers Country Affected People Displaced People and damaged or blocked roads. Air bridges have been established, meaning food and non-food items can now be dispatched to isolated areas. INDIAN OCEAN Malawi 638,000 121,000

Mozambique 52,000 0,000 Affected People Madagascar 51,000 9,500

Cyclone Zimbabwe 1,500 100Km Flooding 742,500 130,500 The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations. Creation date:19 Jan 2015 Map No.:432v03 Sources: OCHA, UNCS, GAUL, MeteoFrance, Humanitarian Partners. Feedback: [email protected] www.unocha.org/rosa http://rosa.humanitarianresponse.info www.reliefweb.int