Tropical Cyclone Cheneso Unleashes Days of Flooding Rainfall, Damaging Winds in Madagascar

The recent weather report said Madagascar suffered from days of flooding rainfall and damaging winds.

Madagascar is vulnerable to extreme weather events, especially flooding and rainfall.

According to AccuWeather's latest news (Feb. 1, 2023), Tropical Cyclone Cheneso unloaded in Madagascar, causing flooding rainfall for about ten days.

The cyclone made landfall in the town of Anthalaha on Jan. 19, 2023.The report said the tropical cyclone recorded the storm's wind gusts, reaching 105 mph (170 km/h).

Due to the rounds of rain, many residents suffered from flooding and significant damage. AccuWeather reported that the casualties from the relentless cyclone reached at least 30 people.

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Reports showed that there are still missing people due to the extreme weather.

The flooding rainfall resulted in road closures, travel disruptions and damage to homes after collapsing. The report noted that about 37,000 homes were affected due to the weather conditions.

Powerful cyclones have hit Madagascar. The country is no a stranger to extreme tropical storms.

Weather and environment facts about Madagascar

According to Climate Change Knowledge Portal, the weather in the country has two seasons. The dry season in Madagascar occurs from May to October.
The hot and rainy season occurs from November to April.
The report added that the country has suffered from climate change and disaster risks due to poor economic development.
The population has become vulnerable to extreme weather events due to a lack of access to disaster preparedness.

The country is also known as the home of rare and unique animals. In the recent report from Nature World News, research published in Nature Communications raised concerns over Madagascar's habitat loss and climate change.

According to the research, the country's animals and plants have suffered from threats of habitat loss. Deforestation and hunting of rare animals are also common in the country.

Without conservation and protection, many animals would suffer, which could affect the environment and animal kingdom.

The research urged immediate and urgent conservation efforts to protect Madagascar's wildlife from extinction threats.

Furthermore, the researchers noted the challenges of politics in the country that slows down and prevents the urgent conservation initiatives for endangered and rare animals there.

Flooding rainfall safety tips

Safety during extreme weather events is essential to prevent casualties and injuries. Here are some of the important reminders to keep in mind when a powerful storm unloads.

Staying updated with weather forecasts is crucial for disaster preparedness. While some residents cannot access televisions or the internet, a battery-powered radio would be helpful.
Stay alert if you live beside the coast or in flood-prone areas. If the rain becomes relentless and floodwater rapidly rises, it is best to evacuate to the nearest shelter.
Be cautious of floodwaters.
Keep emergency supplies: flashlight, battery-operated radios, extra mobile phones, bottled water and non-perishable food supply.
Wait until the floodwater subsides before you return to your home.