Madagascar has been hit by several cyclones over the last two months, causing extensive damage.
Cyclone Fytia struck the west and northwest coast of Madagascar on January 31, 2026, with violent winds of over 150 km/h, gusts reaching 250 km/h, and torrential rains, causing devastating flash floods and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate to emergency shelters.
On 6th February, cyclone Gezani formed, rapidly developing into an intense tropical cyclone, and struck the city of Toamasina on February 10, 2026. The violence of the impact was characterized by average winds of 180km/h and devastating gusts reaching 250km/h, causing major structural damage on the east coast.
The Madagascar government has declared a state of emergency, and the current situation exceeds Madagascar’s capabilities alone (BBC).
ACT Alliance member, SAF/FJKM is working closely with the National Risk and Disaster Management Office (BNGRC), who is overseeing coordination of the emergency together with UNOCHA.
SAF/FJKM has 54 branches in 23 regions, 30 clinics, and 24 development units spread over the areas under cyclone alert and is planning to respond to the affected population to support to fill the gaps identified at the national emergency meeting and through their rapid need assessment.
