Madagascar: Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi - Flash Update No. 1 (11 January 2025)

Highlights

  • Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi is expected to make a landfall in Vohémar and Antsiranana districts in northern Madagascar on 11 January.
  • Heavy rainfall has already started in the north and is expected to continue between 11 and 13 January.
  • Projections indicate that at least 45,000 people are expected to be directly affected, according to the National Risk Atlas and the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC).
  • Humanitarian partners have reinforced preparedness measures by providing emergency stocks and mobilizing additional assistance.
  • In Mozambique, awareness-raising activities have already commenced. For more information on this please click here