from a surge in childhood malnutrition stemming from an inadequate humanitarian response to the aforementioned cyclones. On 18 February, General Directorate of Meteorology issued warnings for the Analanjirofo and Sava Region, advising residents to take precautions as the cyclone was expected to make landfall. In the landfall area, Madagascar's weather service noted "torrential rains" and "very high to enormous seas" were of concern. The government of Madagascar pre-positioned of rice to areas threatened by Freddy. Transportation services and schools were closed on 21 February. Residents at risk of Freddy placed sandbags over their home's roofs for reinforcement. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Madagascar announced it was preparing for the cyclone. Météo-France noted on 19 February that accumulations for were possible for the southern regions of Madagascar. The Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System estimated over 2.2 million people would be affected by Freddy's storm surge and flooding in the country. Tents, ropes, chainsaws, and other supplies have been sent by the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) to the eastern districts. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and its partners deployed 80 humanitarian staff to Mahanoro, Mananjary, and Manakara, and placed two aircraft on standby. The agency was unable to sufficiently allocate emergency supplies due to a lack of funding and shortages from Cyclone Cheneso the month prior. Medair already had field offices in place after Cyclone Cheneso in southern and southeastern Madagascar. Emphasis was placed on providing clean drinking water and emergency kits to residents in Marondava and Maroansetra. At least 7,000 people were pre-emptively evacuated from at-risk coastal regions prior to Freddy's arrival. Mozambique Local reports had estimated over 600,000 people were expected to be affected in the country by the cyclone alone. Rainfall predictions reached 200-300 mm (7.87-11.81 in) south of Beira into Inhambane Province, with 400 mm (15.75 in) locally. Overall, a month's worth of rain was forecasted. The country's national meteorological service issued a red alert on 21 February. Freddy's intense and prolonged rainfall was also feared to worsen flooding in central and northern areas, affecting up to 1.75 million people. Rescue teams, food supplies, tents, and boats were put in place to support the aftermath. Impacts and aftermath Mauritius According to the MMS, the cyclone passed within of the island, just north of Grand Bay. Strong winds and waves were