In late November 2007 I have been in Tamatave and Foulpointe at the East coast of Madagascar to participate in a cyclone crisis simulation. Now, two month later cyclone Ivan hit the Northeastern coast of Madagascar…and this time it is for real.
At the time it hit Madagascar, it was considered a category 3 cyclone (maximum: category 5) with winds measured up to 200km/hour. The passage of the cyclone has severely affected the telecommunication services in the entire North-Eastern region, affecting the flow of information to the capital regarding the damages caused by the cyclone. This is particularly the fact for Isle Sainte Marie, where no communication means exist anymore. However, the little information we have received till now have showed severe damages. The electricity power has also been cut off in most provinces.
Tulika and myself will most probably leave Tana on Wednesday towards the cyclone hit region to assist our Emergency Response Officer. The affected region is without electricity, running water and the roads to Tana are cut off. We are excited and also a bit nervous, as it is the first time that we will be part of such an emergency operation. Let’s see how we will do…keep your fingers crossed!
MGG Fabian
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