Powerful cyclone kills at least 20 as it tears through Madagascar port

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 11, 2026 at 04:34 PM

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Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar on Tuesday, killing at least 20 people and causing widespread damage, particularly in the port city of Toamasina. The cyclone, with winds reaching 250 km/hour, caused houses to collapse, power outages, and significant structural damage, leading to evacuations and a state of "total chaos." Gezani is the second cyclone to hit Madagascar this year, following Cyclone Fytia which killed 14 people ten days prior. As of Wednesday morning, Gezani had weakened to a moderate tropical storm and moved inland, prompting the country's new leader to assess the situation in Toamasina. The cyclone is expected to cross the central highlands and move out to sea.

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Action Against Hunger 40% UN 40% Reuters 40% Rija Randrianarisoa 50% Antananarivo 50% Michael Randrianirina 60% AFP ×260% Cyclone Fytia 60% National Office for Risk and Disaster Management 70% Cyclone Gezani ×690% Toamasina ×790% Madagascar ×10100%

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