First reports from Madagascar’s east coast are that 70% of houses in the region of the town Vatomandry have been destroyed.
The UNOCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affaires) is stating that accessibility to some districts remains a challenge for the delivery of food and relief supplies. Initial survey flights are taking place at the moment by helicopter and light aircraft.
HoverAid are in contact with all relevant agencies and will respond as appropriate, once it is clear what the access issues are.
“At the moment no one knows for sure where the flooding is”