18 people have been killed and four people are missing this week in Madagascar after a tropical cyclone made landfall on the north end of the island nation; severe flooding has affected villages.

Cyclone Batsirai hit in February 2022, followed two weeks later by Cyclone Emnati. Then, Cyclone Freddy made landfall on the Indian Ocean island in February of this year.

Tropical Cyclone Cheneso blasted Madagascar with flooding rain and damaging winds for 10 straight days before it departed over the weekend, leaving at least 30 people dead, several more missing ...

A house lays in ruins in Mananjary, Madagascar, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in the aftermath of Cyclone Batsirai. (AP Photo/Viviene Rakotoarivony) ...

Cyclone Freddy slammed into Madagascar late Tuesday with intense bands of rain and powerful winds as it moved over land for the first time in its lengthy lifespan.

Cyclone Batsirai hit in February 2022, followed two weeks later by Cyclone Emnati. Then, Cyclone Freddy made landfall on the Indian Ocean island in February of this year.

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — A tropical cyclone that swept across Madagascar has killed 18 people and left four missing after making landfall on the island’s north earlier this week.