🇲🇬Madagascar

Madagascar is one of the world's most cyclone-exposed countries, with the southwest Indian Ocean cyclone season regularly producing landfalls along its east coast. The island also faces severe drought in the south, recurring flooding, and food insecurity amplified by climate change.

This page tracks 1 documented disaster in Madagascar. The most recent is Cyclone Gezani (February 2026). Find responding organizations, official agencies, and emergency contacts for Madagascar below.

Southern AfricaAntananarivo31.0 millionEmergency: 117 (fire) / 124 (medical)1 disaster recorded

Official Disaster Management Agencies

Bureau National de Gestion des Risques et des Catastrophes (BNGRC)

Madagascar's national bureau for risk and disaster management, coordinating preparedness, response, and recovery across all regions.

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Direction Générale de la Météorologie

National meteorological service issuing cyclone warnings, flood advisories, and seasonal forecasts.

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Local & Regional Organizations

Malagasy Red Cross Society (Croix-Rouge Malagasy)

Provides emergency relief, first aid, early action protocols ahead of cyclones, and community resilience programs across Madagascar.

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At a Glance

Region
Southern Africa
Capital
Antananarivo
Emergency
117 (fire) / 124 (medical)
Total Disasters
1
Active
0
Recovery
1
Responding Orgs
3

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