Severe floods in Madagascar have resulted in at least 11 deaths, particularly affecting the Analamanga region. Triggered by intense rainfall since mid-February 2025, many schools were closed, and Red Flood Warnings were issued. Authorities conducted water rescues as river levels rose beyond flood thresholds, complicating recovery efforts in the affected areas.
Severe flooding in Madagascar has resulted in at least 11 fatalities over the past two weeks, particularly impacting the Analamanga region. The inundation was triggered by rising river levels following intense rainfall from mid-February 2025, leading to school closures and emergency rescues. Red Flood Warnings have been issued across multiple regions, including Analamanga, Itasy, Vakinankaratra, and Amoron’i Mania.
The flooding began around February 15, caused by heavy precipitation that resulted in water levels surpassing flood thresholds. Reports indicated that regions experienced rainfall between 40 and 90 mm within 24 hours leading to significant river rises. The Sisaony River peaked at 3.3 m and the Ikopa River rose from 3.41 m to 3.61 m between February 17 and 18.
As of February 17 and 18, local authorities had to conduct water rescues due to the rapid rise of floodwaters. This situation compelled schools to close, with scheduled reopening on February 19 also delayed until the floodwaters began to recede on February 22, when limited areas could safely resume educational activities.
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Severe flooding in Madagascar has led to at least 11 deaths and widespread disruption due to rising river levels and heavy rainfall. The impacted regions, particularly Analamanga, faced school closures and emergency rescues. Floodwaters are beginning to subside, allowing limited school operations to resume after several days of disruption.
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