Tropical storm Ana made landfall in Namwala, Itezhitezhi, Choma, and Monze districts, in the Southern province of Zambia between 25th -26th January 2022. The storm came westwards and subsequently headed Southwards to the borders of Zimbabwe (Gwembe and Livingstone districts), then Botswana (Kazungula district), Namibia (Sesheke, Samoa districts), and Angola (Shang’ombo district) significantly affecting Southern and Western provinces of Zambia.
There have been damages to public infrastructure and private homes, widespread floods, displacements, as well as interruption of basic services reported.
The ACT Alliance Zambia Forum members are concerned about this storm and are currently conducting a rapid assessment in affected areas.