Cyclone Gezani

Cyclone Gezani, a powerful storm in the Indian Ocean, made landfall in Madagascar on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, impacting the island nation's main port city of Toamasina. The cyclone is responsible for at least 20 deaths, with building collapses cited as a primary cause. The event is newsworthy due to the significant loss of life and widespread damage reported across the affected areas. Hurricane-force winds and heavy rains are expected to continue as the cyclone traverses the island. Gezani's arrival comes just 11 days after Cyclone Fytia, which killed 12 people and displaced 31,000 in northwestern Madagascar, highlighting the nation's vulnerability to severe weather events. The back-to-back cyclones underscore the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather, raising concerns about disaster preparedness and resilience in Madagascar.