🌪️ Tropical Storm Gezani, Returning toward Madagascar

🌪️ Tropical Storm Gezani, Returning toward Madagascar

After impacting Madagascar last week and crossing the Mozambique Channel twice, Gezani is now approaching the island again, this time near Lanirano in the south. The system is gradually weakening.

📍 Status (Mon, 16 Feb | 09:00 EAT)
• ~160 km from Lanirano
• Winds 100 km/h, gusts 140 km/h
• Moving ENE at 17 km/h

⚠️ What to expect today (southern Madagascar)
💨 Coastal winds up to 65 km/h
🌧️ Heavier rain mostly offshore (low extreme rainfall risk)
🌊 Waves up to 5 m along the southwest coast

Gezani is expected to weaken further under strong wind shear and cooler waters, with signs of transitioning toward an extratropical system.

👉 Follow official forecasts and warnings.