Cyclone Gezani Strikes Madagascar, Causing Severe Flooding
• Cyclone Gezani hit Madagascar on February 10, 2026, just two weeks after Cyclone Fytia.
• The cyclone reached Category 3 hurricane strength with winds up to 125 mph, causing severe flooding.
• Toamasina, Madagascar's second-largest city, experienced rainfall rates of 1.6 inches per hour.
Second cyclone hits Madagascar in two weeks
Cyclone Gezani has struck Madagascar, marking the second significant tropical cyclone to hit the island nation in just two weeks. The cyclone made landfall on February 10, 2026, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall. This follows closely after Cyclone Fytia, which impacted the northwestern coast on January 31, 2026.
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