Four regions in the North-East and East parts of Madagascar are placed on red alert. heavy rain ” since yesterday. Until Thursday, May 2, the SAVA, Ambatosoa, Atsinanana and Analanjirofo regions will certainly see heavy rain fall on them. A situation resulting from a strong trade wind regime, according to Météo Madagascar. Thus, heavy rains will still prevail for a few days in the northeast and eastern parts of the country, as well as in the central areas. Météo Madagascar indicates cumulative rainfall ranging from 40 mm to 90 mm in 24 hours in these areas. As for the cloud cluster still under close surveillance currently, it was located yesterday 750 km north-northwest of Antsiranana.
Since yesterday and for the days to come, heavy rains will be observed in several districts of the four regions concerned. Until tomorrow, 1is May 2024 for the districts of Brickaville, Vatomandry and Mahanoro, and until Thursday, May 2 for the districts of Toamasina I and II, as well as in the SAVA, Ambatosoa and Analanjirofo regions. From 1is as of May 3, other regions such as Sofia and DIANA are placed on green alert.
These situations could cause cases of flooding or landslides, in the face of which populations are urged to be extra vigilant.
Hanitra R.