March 2, 2015 - EARTH -
The following list constitutes the latest reports of high tides, heavy
rainfall, flash floods, widespread flooding, sea level rise and
catastrophic storms.
The flood situation in Madagascar is worsening. The latest report from Madagascar’s disaster management agency, the Bureau National de Gestion des Risques et des Catastrophes (BNGRC) said that further assessments of the flood disaster that struck on 26 February show that 19 people have been killed, 36,956 have been displaced and over 60,000 affected by the disaster.
517 houses have been destroyed and 1,698 damaged in the floods. BNGRC also report that the floods have damaged 6,339 hectares of rice fields.
Three regions of the country have been affected. Over 2,000 people have been displaced in Alaotra Mangoro region. The worst affected region is Analamanga where 18 of the deaths occurred, many of them around the country’s capital, Antananarivo. The remaining fatality occurred in Vakinankaratra region.
High Alerts
BNGRC issued a list of around 20 districts or communities still on high alert as of 01 March 2015.
Antananarivo Renivohitra, Masindray, Ambohimanambola, Alasora, Ankaraobato, Tanjombato, Soavina, Anosizato-Andrefana, Andranonahoatra, Bemasoandro, Ambohidrapeto, Ankadimanga, Ampitatafika, Fenoarivo, Itaosy, Ambohitrimanjaka, Antehiroka, Talatamaty, Sabotsy Namehana and Ankadikely Ilafy.
River Levels
However, there is hope for some relief ahead, as levels of the Ikopa and Sisaony rivers are expected to fall in the next 24 hours so long as there is no further heavy rainfall.
More Rain
Yesterday did see some heavy rain fall in northern parts of the country. Antalaha in the Sava Region saw 53 mm of rain in 24 hours to 01 March 2015, according to WMO.
Jakarta’s Disaster Mitigation Office (BPBD) said this time there have been no evacuations, although a number of houses have been flooded in Kampung Pulo, East Jakarta. Flood water was reported to be as high as 150cm in some areas after heavy rain had increased levels of the Ciliwung River.
Flooding has also been reported in Bukit Duri, Tebet, South Jakarta.
Rainfall Figures
The heaviest of the rain fell in the hills around Bogor and Puncak, catchment areas for some of Jakarta’s many rivers. According to WMO, 62.1mm of rain fell in 24 hours in Bogor to 01 March 2015. Bogor is around 50 km (30 miles) south of Jakarta.
Over the last 24 hours, other parts of Java and Indonesia have also seen some heavy rainfall. In Cirebo, Java, 75 mm of rain fell in 24 hours to 02 March 2015, according to WMO figures. In South Sulawesi, Makassar saw 76.1 mm of rain during the same period.
According to Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), floods have struck once again in the southern districts of Chikwawa and Nsanje after heavy rain in the southern Region.
Rising River Levels and Calls for Evacuation
In a statement made on 27 February 2015, Paul Chiunguzeni, secretary of the DoDMA, said water levels in Shire River, Mwanza River and all other waters bodies in the areas continue to rise. He continued:
“As a result of these developments, The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) wishes to appeal to the people in the affected areas to leave all low lying areas and move upland. Those that are already in upland areas must remain there at all cost. In the same vein, the people are being advised against crossing rivers and streams because doing so is a life threatening risk.”
Cholera Outbreak
Meanwhile in the camps for the 230,000 already displaced by the floods in January, there has been an outbreak of cholera. Two people have died and 39 cases of the disease have been reported, according to UNICEF. These are the first cases of cholera seen in the country for over 3 years.
Cholera outbreaks often follow after flood disasters, where drinking water becomes contaminated by flood water.
There has also been an outbreak of cholera in neighbouring flood hit Mozambique, where 37 people have died from the disease.
UNICEF Representative in Malawi, Mahimbo Mdoe said:
“As humanitarian actors in Malawi, we need to move quickly to stop any further spread of this disease. These displaced populations are extremely vulnerable, particularly those with low-immunity, such as malnourished children.
UNICEF is working to support the Government with mobile health services, as well as safe water, sanitation and hygiene services, which are critical factors in preventing the spread of cholera.”
Madagascar Floods – 19 Dead and 37,000 Displaced
The flood situation in Madagascar is worsening. The latest report from Madagascar’s disaster management agency, the Bureau National de Gestion des Risques et des Catastrophes (BNGRC) said that further assessments of the flood disaster that struck on 26 February show that 19 people have been killed, 36,956 have been displaced and over 60,000 affected by the disaster.
517 houses have been destroyed and 1,698 damaged in the floods. BNGRC also report that the floods have damaged 6,339 hectares of rice fields.
Three regions of the country have been affected. Over 2,000 people have been displaced in Alaotra Mangoro region. The worst affected region is Analamanga where 18 of the deaths occurred, many of them around the country’s capital, Antananarivo. The remaining fatality occurred in Vakinankaratra region.
High Alerts
BNGRC issued a list of around 20 districts or communities still on high alert as of 01 March 2015.
Antananarivo Renivohitra, Masindray, Ambohimanambola, Alasora, Ankaraobato, Tanjombato, Soavina, Anosizato-Andrefana, Andranonahoatra, Bemasoandro, Ambohidrapeto, Ankadimanga, Ampitatafika, Fenoarivo, Itaosy, Ambohitrimanjaka, Antehiroka, Talatamaty, Sabotsy Namehana and Ankadikely Ilafy.
River Levels
However, there is hope for some relief ahead, as levels of the Ikopa and Sisaony rivers are expected to fall in the next 24 hours so long as there is no further heavy rainfall.
More Rain
Yesterday did see some heavy rain fall in northern parts of the country. Antalaha in the Sava Region saw 53 mm of rain in 24 hours to 01 March 2015, according to WMO.
Floods Return to Jakarta
Parts of Jakarta, Indonesia, were once again under water on 28 February 2015, just 2 weeks after severe flooding forced thousands to evacuate their homes.Jakarta’s Disaster Mitigation Office (BPBD) said this time there have been no evacuations, although a number of houses have been flooded in Kampung Pulo, East Jakarta. Flood water was reported to be as high as 150cm in some areas after heavy rain had increased levels of the Ciliwung River.
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| Kampung Pulo, East Jakarta, floods 28 February 2015. Photo: BPBD Jakarta |
Flooding has also been reported in Bukit Duri, Tebet, South Jakarta.
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| Bukit Duri, South Jakarta, floods 28 February 2015. Photo: BPBD Jakarta |
Rainfall Figures
The heaviest of the rain fell in the hills around Bogor and Puncak, catchment areas for some of Jakarta’s many rivers. According to WMO, 62.1mm of rain fell in 24 hours in Bogor to 01 March 2015. Bogor is around 50 km (30 miles) south of Jakarta.
Over the last 24 hours, other parts of Java and Indonesia have also seen some heavy rainfall. In Cirebo, Java, 75 mm of rain fell in 24 hours to 02 March 2015, according to WMO figures. In South Sulawesi, Makassar saw 76.1 mm of rain during the same period.
More Floods in Malawi as Cholera Spreads in Camps for Flood Victims
Further flooding has hit southern parts of Malawi, while 39 cases of cholera have been reported in the camps set up for the victims of the flooding that hit the country in January 2015.According to Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), floods have struck once again in the southern districts of Chikwawa and Nsanje after heavy rain in the southern Region.
Rising River Levels and Calls for Evacuation
In a statement made on 27 February 2015, Paul Chiunguzeni, secretary of the DoDMA, said water levels in Shire River, Mwanza River and all other waters bodies in the areas continue to rise. He continued:
“As a result of these developments, The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) wishes to appeal to the people in the affected areas to leave all low lying areas and move upland. Those that are already in upland areas must remain there at all cost. In the same vein, the people are being advised against crossing rivers and streams because doing so is a life threatening risk.”
Cholera Outbreak
Meanwhile in the camps for the 230,000 already displaced by the floods in January, there has been an outbreak of cholera. Two people have died and 39 cases of the disease have been reported, according to UNICEF. These are the first cases of cholera seen in the country for over 3 years.
Cholera outbreaks often follow after flood disasters, where drinking water becomes contaminated by flood water.
There has also been an outbreak of cholera in neighbouring flood hit Mozambique, where 37 people have died from the disease.
UNICEF Representative in Malawi, Mahimbo Mdoe said:
“As humanitarian actors in Malawi, we need to move quickly to stop any further spread of this disease. These displaced populations are extremely vulnerable, particularly those with low-immunity, such as malnourished children.
UNICEF is working to support the Government with mobile health services, as well as safe water, sanitation and hygiene services, which are critical factors in preventing the spread of cholera.”
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