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Madagascar - Tropical cyclone GEZANI, update (ECHO 11 Feb 2026)
Pubdate: 2/10/2026 11:24:53 AM
  • On 9 February, tropical cyclone GEZANI continued moving west over the southern Indian Ocean toward eastern Madagascar as a tropical storm, strengthening. On 10 February at 6.00 UTC, its centre was located over the ocean, approximately 175 km east of the Toamasina city area (central-eastern Madagascar), with maximum sustained winds of 177 km/h (tropical cyclone).
  • On the forecast track, GEZANI is expected to make landfall over the Toamasina city area on 10 February during the mid-afternoon (UTC), with maximum sustained winds up to 232 km/h. After that, it is forecast to continue moving westward inland over central Madagascar on 11 February, weakening into a tropical storm.
  • Moreover, the previous passage of the tropical cyclone FYTIA over the same area from 31 January to 1 February caused more casualties and damage. The BNGRC reports, as of 10 February, 15 fatalities, seven injured people, 26 959 displaced people, 85 642 affected people and 19 866 affected houses.
  • Over the next 72 hours, very heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm surges are forecast over eastern, central and northern Madagascar.

(2/10/2026 11:32:04 AM - 2/11/2026 9:30:04 AM)