Storm Ana Kills Dozens In Malawi, Mozambique And Madagascar

Southern Africa has been hit by flooding that has left more than 70 dead across the region in the wake of tropical storm Ana.

Madagascar has seen at least 48 deaths and 130,000 people have been forced to flee their homes to makeshift shelters.

In Malawi, at least 11 people have died.

The country has suffered a nationwide power cut and some areas have been declared disaster zones.

Meanwhile, Mozambique has reported 18 deaths but officials say the true number is still unknown, with 20,000 affected by the flooding.

Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho Do Rosário called for international aid, and UNICEF said it was deploying staff to the country to help the 45,000 people it estimated will need humanitarian aid.