13 February 2026

Madagascar: Pre-crisis profile - Tropical Cyclone Gezani

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Tropical Cyclone Gezani made landfall in Madagascar on 11 February 2026 as a Category 3 tropical cyclone, hitting the Ankazobe district of the Analamanga region. The cyclone has generated sustained winds of up to 180km/h, gusts estimated at up to 250km/h, intense rainfall, and coastal flooding.

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