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Homes monitored ahead of rains in Antananarivo

By , based on L'Express de Madagascar

Homes monitored ahead of rains in AntananarivoIllustrative image · Tappiah Sesay · Pexels · Licence Pexels

As the rainy season approaches, homes in elevated neighbourhoods of Antananarivo are being monitored over the risks of landslides and collapses. Authorities are maintaining vigilance in the Malagasy capital, L’Express de Madagascar reports.

A fokontany official in Andafiavaratra recorded three old houses presenting serious risks of collapse within a month in the elevated neighbourhoods of Antananarivo. No official report has yet been made and authorities are awaiting an assessment by technicians, L’Express de Madagascar reports.

Inspections are also focusing on landslides and threatening rocks in the capital’s red-classified hillside areas. Lieutenant Nirina Rasolonjatovo, head of the Organisation of Civil Security Response (Orsec) service, is taking part in the prevention operation, according to L’Express de Madagascar.

The monitoring comes as bad weather had already damaged homes in Antehiroka on 26 October. Bad weather injures two girls and damages homes in Antehiroka.

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