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Devastating Cyclone Gezani Hits Mozambique and Madagascar, 45 Dead

2/15/2026

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Cyclone Gezani struck Mozambique's Inhambane province, killing at least four people.
In Madagascar, the cyclone killed at least 41 people and caused widespread destruction.
Winds reached 215 km/h, downing trees and power lines and leaving more than 13,000 without electricity.
Toamasina, a city of about 400,000 residents, suffered severe destruction with 75–80% of the city damaged.

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Cyclone Gezani struck Mozambique's Inhambane province, killing at least four people.
In Madagascar, the cyclone killed at least 41 people and caused widespread destruction.
Winds reached 215 km/h, downing trees and power lines and leaving more than 13,000 without electricity.
Toamasina, a city of about 400,000 residents, suffered severe destruction with 75–80% of the city damaged.