Anosy cyclone guide¶
Anosy is a region of southeastern Madagascar, with the town of Taolagnaro (Fort-Dauphin) on the coast. BNGRC says Anosy is one of the regions most exposed to cyclones, heavy rain, floods, and drought. A regional contingency plan for the 2025-2026 cyclone season was updated in December 2025. Follow Météo Madagascar alerts and instructions from local authorities.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from BNGRC team in Taolagnaro, with the Région Anôsy. In an emergency, call 17 for the police, 119 for the gendarmerie, or 118 for fire from a mobile phone.
What to know in Anosy¶
- BNGRC said that between 2016 and 2025 more than 10,600 people in Anosy were affected by Cyclones Enawo, Ava, Emnati, Batsirai, Honde, and Jude. These are past events as BNGRC describes them.
- From 2 to 4 December 2025 a workshop in Taolagnaro updated the regional contingency plan for cyclone and flood, and prepared a first drought plan. Early warning kits were handed to the region.
- On 7 January 2026 the Mandrare river rose and flooded a quarter of Amboasary. BNGRC reported 1,582 people affected and food and hygiene help delivered. This is a past event.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Police | 17 | Police nationale, as the French foreign ministry lists it. |
| Gendarmerie | 119 | Gendarmerie nationale, as the French foreign ministry lists it. |
| Fire (mobile phones only) | 118 | Pompiers, mobile phones only, as the French foreign ministry lists it. |
| BNGRC office, Antananarivo | +261-34-05-480-68 | National office line, not described as an emergency line. No regional office number was confirmed on an official page. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Météo Madagascar cyclone page: Cyclone alerts and what to do at each alert level, in French. Website.
- BNGRC current emergencies: BNGRC's situation reports during an emergency. Check the date on each report. Website.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a cyclone shelter
- Cyclone supply list
- After a cyclone: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.
- https://bngrc.gov.mg/anosy-lancement-officiel-de-la-mise-a-jour-du-plan-de-contingence-regional-pour-la-saison-cyclonique-2025-2026/
- https://bngrc.gov.mg/amboasary-atsimo-intervention-rapide-apres-la-crue-du-mandrare/
- https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/information-par-pays/madagascar/conseils-aux-voyageurs-contacts-utiles
- https://bngrc.gov.mg/contact/
- https://www.meteomadagascar.mg/cyclone/
- https://bngrc.gov.mg/urgences-en-cours/