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Tropical Cyclone Fytia Devastates Madagascar: 7 Dead, 54,000 Affected

2/2/2026

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Tropical Cyclone Fytia killed at least seven people and affected over 54,000 in Madagascar, per the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC).
Fytia made landfall on February 1, 2026, with 210 km/h gusts.
BNGRC reported over 800 houses destroyed and over 6,000 homes flooded.
The hardest-hit areas include Antananarivo, Soalala, Marovoay, and Mahajanga.
Authorities warn of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in northern and central-western regions.

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Tropical Cyclone Fytia killed at least seven people and affected over 54,000 in Madagascar, per the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC).
Fytia made landfall on February 1, 2026, with 210 km/h gusts.
BNGRC reported over 800 houses destroyed and over 6,000 homes flooded.
The hardest-hit areas include Antananarivo, Soalala, Marovoay, and Mahajanga.
Authorities warn of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in northern and central-western regions.