🌪️ Intense Tropical Cyclone Gezani: Madagascar

🌪️ Intense Tropical Cyclone Gezani: Madagascar

An intense tropical cyclone is rapidly approaching Madagascar, with a direct hit likely near Toamasina. This is a life-threatening situation.

🚨 Red alert in Analanjirofo and Atsinanana

📍 Status (Tue, 10 Feb | 09:00 EAT)
• ~186 km east of Toamasina
• Winds 160 km/h, gusts 225 km/h
• Moving west at 16 km/h
• Landfall expected around 18:00 EAT

⚠️ Main risks
💨 Destructive winds up to 150 km/h
🌧️ Heavy rain 100–150 mm → flooding & landslides
🌊 Waves 3–6 m, locally 8–10 m
🚫 Sea travel discouraged between Vohémar and Mahanoro

👉 Follow local authorities and official forecasts. Stay safe.