Madagascar Grand South Drought and Food Crisis
Recent Developments
01April 2026: FEWS NET reported Crisis (IPC Phase 3) conditions persisting through May in the Grand South and cyclone-affected eastern/coastal areas, with Serious acute malnutrition detected in several southern communes.
02February–April 2026: ACAPS projected 1.8 million people in acute food insecurity in Madagascar, including 71,000 in IPC Phase 4, due to cyclone and flood risks, access constraints, and health pressures.
032026: WFP reported that 1.7 million people in Madagascar are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, with 558,000 children under 5 either suffering or at risk of acute malnutrition.
Interventions
- WFP is providing food rations and nutritious foods for young children and says it is scaling up assistance to reach 1 million people in Madagascar.
- Humanitarian monitoring and response planning continue through FEWS NET and ACAPS to track IPC conditions, nutrition risks, and cyclone-related access constraints.
What Works
- Emergency food assistance combined with targeted nutrition support for children under 5 is the main evidence-backed response currently being scaled by WFP in Madagascar.
- IPC-based early warning and seasonal response planning help target assistance to districts where food stocks, access, and malnutrition indicators are worsening.
How to Help
- Donate to humanitarian organizations responding in Madagascar, such as WFP and vetted emergency relief partners.
- Support organizations working on drought resilience, nutrition, and livelihood recovery in southern Madagascar.
- Advocate for increased humanitarian funding and climate adaptation support for Madagascar’s Grand South.
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Organizations Helping(5)
WFP addresses climate-driven crop losses by delivering emergency food and cash assistance, using early warning and seasonal forecasts for anticipatory action, and helping households and farmers become more resilient through drought preparedness and climate-smart support. In the broader Horn of Africa and nearby drought-affected areas, this approach is used to prevent acute hunger before harvest failure becomes famine.
WMO addresses the heatwave crisis by linking climate science with health response systems. Through the Climate and Health Joint Programme and the South Asia Climate-Health Desk, WMO helps improve heat forecasting, early warning, and the translation of meteorological data into operational health guidance for South Asian countries.
BNGRC plays a central role in coordinating national drought response plans with government agencies, NGOs, UN partners, and the private sector. Its approach includes organizing emergency response planning, food and nutrition assistance coordination, and integrating drought preparedness into Madagascar’s disaster risk management arrangements.
UNDP is involved through Madagascar’s SOFF Investment Phase, which strengthens weather and climate observing capacity to improve drought forecasting and early warning. By helping install and upgrade meteorological stations and data systems, UNDP supports better climate information for farmers, disaster managers, and communities affected by repeated drought.
