Tropical Storm Ana kills more than 70 in Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique, leaving thousands stranded

The death toll from a tropical storm that swept through three African countries this week exceeded 70 as rescue workers scrambled to repair collapsed power lines and help thousands of people stranded by the flooding.

Strong winds, swollen rivers and heavy rains from Tropical Storm Ana brought down homes and trapped residents in the wreckage. At least 18 people were killed in Mozambique, while 48 deaths were reported in Madagascar and 11 in Malawi.