pagetop
Asian Disaster Reduction Center(ADRC)
Disaster Information
TOP PAGEDisaster Information > Details of Disaster Information

Madagascar: Tropical Cyclone: 2022/02/05 Country Information on DRR

Period 2022/02/05
Country or District Madagascar
Event Type Tropical Cyclone
Outline As many as 121 people have now lost their lives in Madagascar since Tropical Cyclone Batsirai swept over the country from 5 February 2022. Batsirai made landfall near Mananjary as a category 3 storm on 5 February 2022. Sustained winds of 165 km/h and gusts up to 230 km/h caused catastrophic damage. The wind damage was particularly severe around Mananjary City, where homes were flattened and roofs ripped off buildings.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others

Related Links

Report/Articles

UNOCHA 2022/02/13
At least 121 people have lost their lives, including 87 people who reportedly died following landslides in the mountainous district of Ikongo, according to the latest report from the BNGRC.

Pictures

International Charter, UNOSAT 2022/02/14
Satellite detected water extents in Farafangana and Vangaindrano district, Atsimo Atsinanana region, Madagascar as of 8 February 2022: Imagery analysis - 8 Feb 2022 Published 14 Feb 2022 V1

International Charter 2022/02/10
Satellite detected water extents in Betroka District, Anosy Region, Madagascar as of 9 February 2022 - Imagery analysis: 9 Feb 2022 Published: 10 Feb 2022 V1