International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Rasolondraizafy Jean Fidison, Ramananarivo Romaine, Ramananarivo Sylvain, Razafindraibe Rolland
Abstract: Tropical cyclones (TCs) are often associated with disasters due to the significant damage they cause to property and the loss of life they entail. Nevertheless, this article discusses the positive effect of tropical cyclones on climate outlooks based on the social context, geographical and cultural specificities of the inhabitants of Androy. We shed light on the anthropological aspects of cyclone-territory relations by highlighting the current social representation of cyclones affecting the country through 28 specifically selected individuals. The study was conducted in the seven coastal villages of the Ambovombe district by Ocean Indian. A mixed approach was used, with a Likert scale to assess variables related to the impacts of all tropical cyclones passing through the territories. Findings reveal that tropical cyclones have caused intense rainfall exceeding 100% and have become quantitative water suppliers in the Androy area. Vulnerable coastal communities wait for TCs passage so they can water their land. An analysis showing that TCs produce precipitation over the Androy region indicates that some arid/semi-arid zones in Madagascar depend largely on this effect to experience wet years. TCs are referred to locally as ‘blessing winds’. Hence, including the positive effect of TCs in precipitation forecasts would be an advantage, similarly, in water management plans for every location in the water crisis, but it should also be essential for regional adaptation strategies against climate variability.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18171397
