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Madagascar Reels from Dual Cyclones: Widespread Devastation

2/11/2026

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Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar on February 11, 2026, 11 days after Cyclone Fytia.
Gezani brought hurricane-force winds and heavy rains, triggering widespread flooding and damage.
The national weather service issued red alerts for several regions, and Toamasina reported destruction as the storm moved toward the Mozambique Channel.
The United Nations noted Cyclone Fytia displaced 31,000 people and damaged over 18,600 houses, and climate change is anticipated to increase storm intensity.

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Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar on February 11, 2026, 11 days after Cyclone Fytia.
Gezani brought hurricane-force winds and heavy rains, triggering widespread flooding and damage.
The national weather service issued red alerts for several regions, and Toamasina reported destruction as the storm moved toward the Mozambique Channel.
The United Nations noted Cyclone Fytia displaced 31,000 people and damaged over 18,600 houses, and climate change is anticipated to increase storm intensity.