co-20.json

{
  "title": "Crisis Overview",
  "dataSource": "Data Source <cite><a href=\"\">UNHCR</a></cite>",
  "map": {
    "src": "http://i.imgur.com/MSviDHD.png",
    "alt": "Madagascar"
  },
  "content": {
    "overview": {
      "title": "Overview",
      "content": "<p>Heavy seasonal rainfall starting in December 2014 has caused flooding in Southern Africa. As of 16 Jan 2015, 135,000 people had been affected in Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar and Zimbabwe. (OCHA, 16 Jan 2015)</p><p>In Malawi, the floods caused extensive damage to crops, livestock and infrastructure. The southern districts of Nsanje, Chikwawa, Phalombe and Zomba were the most affected. In response, the President of the Republic of Malawi declared a State of Disaster in the 15 affected districts (out of a total of 28 districts) on 13 Jan 2015. (UN RC, 15 Jan 2015) On 21 Jan, a Preliminary Response Plan was presented to the Office of the Vice President, which seeks $81 million to address the immediate needs of up to 638,000 people who have been affected by floods.</p><p>In Mozambique, as of 22 Jan, 144,330 people (32,285 families) had been affected, and an estimated 11,000 houses were destroyed, with Zambézia province the worst hit, with 119,564 people (24,278 families) affected, of which 50,481 people (11,662 families) were hosted in 49 accommodation centers (UNCT, 22 Jan 2015).</p><p>Zimbabwe reports widespread flooding across the country, with the worst affected provinces including Manicaland, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland West and Midlands. According to preliminary assessments, approximately 6,000 people (1,200 households) have been affected, of which 2,500 people (500 households) are in urgent need of assistance. The flood-affected population has moved to higher ground, with some seeking refuge in schools. (IFRC, 13 Jan 2015)</p><p>In Madagascar, weeks of heavy rainfall had already caused high river levels and soil saturation when Tropical Storm Chedza crossed the island on 16 Jan. Continuing rainfall not only exacerbated the impact of Chedza, but also caused flood conditions over the north of the country. (OCHA, 21 Jan 2015)</p>"
    }
  },
  "indicators": [
    {
      "title": "Malawi",
      "data": [
        {
          "figure": "638",
          "quantifier": "thousand",
          "description": "Affected Population"
        },
        {
          "figure": "174",
          "quantifier": "thousand",
          "description": "Displaced Population"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "Mozambique",
      "data": [
        {
          "figure": "157",
          "quantifier": "thousand",
          "description": "Affected Population"
        },
        {
          "figure": "51",
          "quantifier": "thousand",
          "description": "Displaced Population"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "Madagascar",
      "data": [
        {
          "figure": "120",
          "quantifier": "thousand",
          "description": "Affected Population"
        },
        {
          "figure": "43",
          "quantifier": "thousand",
          "description": "Displaced Population"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "Zimbabwe",
      "data": [
        {
          "figure": "1.5",
          "quantifier": "thousand",
          "description": "Affected Population"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}