Due to recent flash floods, IFRC has released 112,812 Swiss francs from its Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (IFRC-DREF) to help the Red Cross in Bosnia and Herzegovina assist 2,600 people with drinking water, food, medicine, hygiene and household items.

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Presenting on Surge to a 3 day sub-regional ADMAG meeting in Abuja Vijay Kumar Ummidi Rui Oliveira Adesh Tripathee

It was wonderful to present on Rapid Response surge during the East Africa DM Platform meeting. Surge unit, Africa Region commit support and further engagement to strengthen National Society Response Capacity. Cc Vijay Kumar Ummidi Rui Oliveira Adesh Tripathee IFRC Africa

How is southern Africa preparing for the #OmicronVariant? How are Red Cross Red Crescent teams responding? Our colleague Dr Michael Charles (IFRC's Head of Delegation, Country Cluster delegation for Southern Africa) explains in an interview with NPR ↘️ wbur.org/hereandnow/202…

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In Antananarivo, Madagascar, heavy rains have led to #flooding in many parts of the region! More than 12,000 people have lost their homes or material possessions. Malagasy Red Cross and BNGRC MADAGASCAR are providing material and technical support to affected communities.

Health conditions, material losses, destruction of habitat and livelihood… These aspects have been assessed by the Malagasy Red Cross amongst the 9091 people displaced after the heavy rains in Antananarivo, #Madagascar. The gaps will be addressed within the national response.

#TropicalStormAna has affected more than 67,000 people in #Madagascar. Malagasy Red Cross continues to work with IFRC, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz and BNGRC MADAGASCAR to support affected communities.

Tropical Cyclone #Batsirai is now 160km from #Mauritius, bringing heavy rains over the island. Mauritius Red Cross has activated preparedness plans, mobilized the Branch Disaster Response Team and is sensitizing people.

The impact of tropical cyclone #Batsirai has already been felt in #Mauritius. At least: 1600 households w/o electricity. 138 people in emergency shelter. 1 death. 30 Mauritius Red Cross volunteers are supporting response actions as part of the country’s emergency operations.

Tropical cyclone #Batsirai is expected to make landfall in Masomeloka (Atsinanana region), #Madagascar on 5 Feb at 11am. A green alert has been issued for 17 regions. Heavy rains & winds are expected in the capital city. Malagasy Red Cross teams are supporting preparedness actions.

After the passage of #CycloneBatsirai, a blue alert has been maintained for 10 regions and 7 vulnerable districts in #Madagascar. BNGRC MADAGASCAR has reported 10 deaths and over 43,000 displaced people in 180 sites. The Malagasy Red Cross is providing support to affected communities.

#Madagascar: In #Mananjary many families were displaced when their homes were destroyed by #CycloneBatsirai. Teams from Malagasy Red Cross and IFRC are helping affected people to get back on their feet. Shelter is one of the most urgent needs.

Lalaoarisoa Josianne has been a Malagasy Red Cross volunteer since 1997. This was her first time seeing the amount of damage after a cyclone when #CycloneBatsirai hit Mananjary, #Madagascar on 5 February. “People are really going through tough and crippling times,” she said.

Intense tropical cyclone #Emnati is expected to make landfall on the eastern coastline of #Madagascar on Tuesday. Areas between Vatomandry and Mananjary are expected to be the most affected. Malagasy Red Cross teams are on high alert.

In the district of Mananjary, #Madagascar, the population is still reeling from the impact of #CycloneBatsirai, yet they must now prepare for the arrival of cyclone #Emnati. Malagasy Red Cross teams are sensitizing the communities on how to stay safe as the storm approaches.

#Madagascar was hit by four tropical cyclones in February 2022. The response team from the Malagasy Red Cross was significantly led and managed by women at different levels. We are proud of you and we celebrate you today and every day! #InternationalWomensDay. #IWD2022.

Horn of Africa Food and Hunger Crisis: The Horn of Africa has experienced consecutive failed rains since October 2020 leading to three sequential droughts. More than 14m people, among them 5.5m children are facing severe food insecurity. cc IFRC IFRC Africa

Day one at the Emergency Needs Assessments & Planning course The BOMA Hotels in Nairobi 4 -8 April 2022 Vijay Kumar Ummidi Rui Oliveira Adesh Tripathee IFRC Africa