2015 Southeast Africa floods

The 2015 Southeast Africa floods, partially related to Cyclone Bansi and Tropical Storm Chedza, killed at least 176 people in Malawi, 86 in Mozambique, and at least 46 in Madagascar over the course of a week while leaving hundreds more missing. Vice President of Malawi Saulos Chilima stated that over 200,000 Malawian people have been displaced by the flood. About 400,000 African people have been displaced in total, and 153 were declared missing. Quotes It is estimated that 69,995 people have been displaced by the floods and 48 people have lost their lives. The floods have also damaged a lot of hectares of crops, washed away livestock, and damaged infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Malawi’s president, Peter Mutharika I declare all the 15 districts that have been affected by floods disaster areas … I appeal for humanitarian assistance, from the international donor community. Malawi's President, Peter Mutharika The floods have caused extensive damage to crops and livestock; people’s homes have been flooded and roads and other infrastructure have been affected. Jens Laerke of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) External link Category:2010s floods Category:Disasters in Africa