Tropical cyclone Cheneso hit Madagascar, impacting an estimated 141 000 hectares of cropland and 4 percent of the total agricultural land, affecting agriculture and livelihoods in the most affected regions of Boeny, Diana, Menabe and Sofia.
The most affected areas were the Betsiboka Delta rice fields and fishing zones, northern sugar cane fields, fishing tourism, western rice fishing fields and the southwestern rice fields.
The immediate suspension of fishing activities and loss of fishing equipment has impacted fishing communities, requiring an immediate response. It also has a direct implication on household food security and nutrition.
According to the assessment findings, fresh fish normally was unavailable in the days or weeks following tropical cyclones or storms because fishermen are occupied with manual cleanup and repairs. In addition, demand for fish falls because available resources are primarily used to cover urgent needs.