Overall Green Flood in France from 20 Feb 2023 01:00 UTC to 22 Feb 2023 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood

in France

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Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1101871
Death:	4
Displaced:	580
Countries:	France
From - To	20 Feb - 22 Feb

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Tropical Cyclone Freddy, Mauritius, Reunion and Madagascar, February 2023BNGRC and UNOCHA reported over 8,000 people were displaced after Tropical Cyclone Freddy made its way across Madagascar from 21 to 22 February 2023. The extent of damage and impact is still being assessed. At least four fatalities were reported: one in the Atsinanana region (Mahanoro district) and three in the Haute Matsiatra region (Fianarantsoa district). BNGRC said that as of 22 February, the storm had affected 16,709 people across the regions of Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Atsimo-Atsinanana and Amoron’i Mania. Around 2,276 homes and 79 schools have been flooded. At least 14 homes and 6 schools have been destroyed by the storm. Media report, as of 22 February, one person was injured and around 500 families evacuated in Mauritius. Flooding from storm surge and high waves was reported in several coastal areas including Mahébourg and Grand-Gaube. The storm also caused power outages in Reunion, where 80 people were evacuated.Thu 23 Feb 2023Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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