GEZANI DEVASTATES MADAGASCAR 160 kmh 99 mph Winds Hit Toamasina

On the night of February 9–10, 2026 (approx. 22:00 to 06:00 local time UTC+3), Tropical Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar's eastern coast with winds 140–160 km/h (87–99 mph) and gusts up to 180 km/h (112 mph), rainfall up to 600 mm in 24 hours. Most affected: Toamasina, Manakara, and Mahajanga. In Toamasina, waves 5–6 m (16–20 ft) washed away homes — over 400 buildings destroyed, landslides cut roads/bridges; in Manakara and Mahajanga, water rose 1–2 m (3–6 ft), flooding neighborhoods and damaging infrastructure. Over 120,000 people affected, 20–35 killed, 80,000+ evacuated. State of emergency declared. Watch real footage and human impact. #CycloneGezani #Madagascar2026 #ToamasinaDestroyed #ManakaraFlood #160kmhWinds #MadagascarDisaster #TropicalCyclone #ClimateCrisis