Madagascar: Tropical Cyclone GEZANI Intensifies to Category 4 and Makes Landfall Near Toamasina

The cyclone rapidly intensified to Category 4 before making landfall near Toamasina on February 10, with sustained winds of 205 km/h (127 mph) and gusts up to 220 km/h (137 mph).

MADAGASCAR — Tropical Cyclone GEZANI intensified rapidly to Category 4 strength before making landfall near Toamasina on February 10, with sustained winds of 205 km/h (127 mph) and gusts up to 220 km/h (137 mph).

The system brought heavy rainfall exceeding 200 mm (8 inches) in some areas, leading to severe flooding, flash floods, and landslides across eastern and central Madagascar.

As of February 10 (February 11 local time), no casualties or specific infrastructure damage have been confirmed, though assessments are ongoing amid disrupted communications.