Tropical Cyclone Gezani made landfall in Madagascar's main port city, unleashing winds that collapsed houses and left at least nine people dead on the Indian Ocean island, authorities said Wednesday.

Authorities say Cyclone Gezani killed at least 36 people, injured more than 370 and destroyed almost 18,000 homes across Madagascar.

While the center of Gezani moved into the Mozambique Channel on 12 February, a red alert remains in effect for central-western Madagascar due to ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding risks.

A cyclone packing violent winds killed at least 20 people as it struck Madagascar, toppling houses and causing major flooding ...

Tropical Cyclone Gezani collapsed houses in Madagascar's main port city and left at least 31 people dead as it crossed the Indian Ocean island with high winds and rain, authorities said Wednesday.

By Kielce Gussie Following the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to the people of Madagascar, who are suffering from the effects of two cyclones in a short period of time. “I pray ...

At least 31 people died after a powerful cyclone struck Madagascar, says the disaster authority in the Indian Ocean island.

People survey the damage done by cyclone Gezani in Toamasina, Madagascar, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.

In an update issued on Friday, SAWS said the cyclone remains well-defined, with organised convective cloud bands concentrated around its centre.

Cyclone Gezani tore through Madagascar in a single day of devastation, leaving dozens dead, hundreds injured and tens of thousands of homes ruined, officials confirmed Thursday. Authorities revealed ...