The UN have also reported that tens of thousands of people have become trapped by floods in remote corners of the island. It then plans to deliver another 375 tonnes of food to areas in the north east and west. Officials say more than 1,000 cholera deaths have been recorded in the past year on the island, out of an estimated 15,500 cases treated. There is real concern that the flooding will cause a further, much larger, outbreak of cholera. Madagascar, the world's fourth largest island, is home to thousands of plant and animal species found nowhere else on the planet.
Eyewitnesses say hundreds of birds and animals have been spotted dead in the floodwaters.
Oxfam's Response Oxfam GB are planning to send an assessment team to Madagascar during next week to look at needs and to make recommendations . The team will include a Programme Manager, a Public Health Engineer and a Health Specialist. Dependent upon needs, a Food Security Specialist may also join the team at a later stage. It is anticipated that the assessment will last for two weeks, after which the decision will be made to either start a programme, or decide not to become further involved. Make a secure online donation to Oxfam's development and relief work world wide About Oxfam .