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Madagascar Cyclone Fytia: Nine Dead, Thousands Displaced

2/4/2026

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Tropical Cyclone Fytia struck Madagascar on January 31, causing at least nine fatalities and displacing about 63,930 people.
Cyclone damaged more than 11,500 homes and affected nine regions, including Analamanga and Boeny.
Rescue operations are underway as authorities relocate thousands to shelters.
The National Bureau for Risk and Catastrophe Management (BNGRC) coordinates relief.
Access to severely impacted areas remains limited as the humanitarian situation may worsen due to heavy rains.

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Story summary

Tropical Cyclone Fytia struck Madagascar on January 31, causing at least nine fatalities and displacing about 63,930 people.
Cyclone damaged more than 11,500 homes and affected nine regions, including Analamanga and Boeny.
Rescue operations are underway as authorities relocate thousands to shelters.
The National Bureau for Risk and Catastrophe Management (BNGRC) coordinates relief.
Access to severely impacted areas remains limited as the humanitarian situation may worsen due to heavy rains.