{Five people are now known to have died in Madagascar from a cyclone that made landfall in the north-east of the island on Tuesday, officials say.}<\/p>\n
About 10,000 people have had to leave their homes because of damage from Cyclone Enawo.<\/p>\n
Power supplies are also down in some areas, according to local media.<\/p>\n
The emergency services are warning of the threat of flooding, including in the capital, Antananarivo, although the storm has now diminished in strength.<\/p>\n
Weather stations say the rain has weakened to drizzle although there are still strong winds.<\/p>\n
Parts of Antananarivo were evacuated overnight and aid agencies are providing shelter, water and other basic needs to those affected.<\/p>\n
The city’s government schools have been closed as a precaution and Prime Minister Olivier Mahafaly told employers to allow workers to stay at home.<\/p>\n
Asked about emergency help for those outside the capital, Mr Mahafaly said: “We will do our best with our own resources but we will make an emergency declaration if necessary, if the damage will be significant.”<\/p>\n
Enawo dumped 12 inches of rain across north-east Madagascar in 12 hours on Tuesday, with winds reaching up to 300km\/h (185mph).<\/p>\n
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