Bongolava cyclone guide¶
Bongolava is an inland region in the central west of Madagascar, with the districts of Tsiroanomandidy and Fenoarivobe. The national disaster agency, the Bureau National de Gestion des Risques et des Catastrophes (BNGRC), supports regional planning. BNGRC describes bush and forest fires as a recurring threat to people and livelihoods in Bongolava. Follow Météo Madagascar alerts and BNGRC notices for cyclone rain and floods.
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 Bureau National de Gestion des Risques et des Catastrophes (BNGRC). In an emergency, call 17 for the police, 119 for the gendarmerie, or 118 for fire from a mobile phone.
What to know in Bongolava¶
- BNGRC said that a regional workshop of 20 to 24 July 2026, led by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development through the regional directorate for Bongolava, prepared a regional plan for preparing for and responding to bush and forest fires for 2026 to 2027, with the districts of Tsiroanomandidy and Fenoarivobe taking part.
- The prefecture of Tsiroanomandidy took part in BNGRC's national meeting with the prefectures on 9 December (2025), held to prepare for the rainy season.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Police | 17 | Police nationale, as the French foreign ministry lists it. The UK government's advice lists 17 from a landline and 117 from a mobile phone. |
| Gendarmerie | 119 | Gendarmerie nationale, as the French foreign ministry lists it. |
| BNGRC office, Antananarivo | +261-34-05-480-68 | National disaster agency office line, not described as an emergency line. BNGRC also lists +261 34 05 480 69. |
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 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/bongolava-elaboration-du-plan-regional-de-preparation-et-de-reponse-aux-feux-de-brousse-et-aux-feux-de-foret-2026-2027/
- https://bngrc.gov.mg/18-prefectures-mobilisees-le-bngrc-tient-une-reunion-nationale-en-visioconference-en-preparation-de-la-saison-des-pluies-2025-2026/
- 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/