Tropical Cyclone Gezani Causes Widespread Destruction in Madagascar, Death Toll Reaches 31

Tropical Cyclone Gezani has devastated Madagascar, resulting in the deaths of at least 31 individuals and leaving four others unaccounted for, according to the nation’s disaster management office. The majority of fatalities occurred in Toamasina, the …

Cyclone Gezani tears through Madagascar

Fierce winds left a trail of destruction in Madagascar as Tropical Cyclone Gezani hit the island, killing at least 31 people and leaving another four missing, the country’s disaster management office said yesterday. Eighteen of the deaths were recorded in …

Madagascar: Cyclone kills dozens, causes widespread damage

Local authorities in Madagascar on Wednesday said that at least 31 people have been killed by a tropical cyclone. The National Office for Risk Management and Civil Protection (BNGRC) said a number of people were still missing and that at least 36 people …

Nine killed as Cyclone Gezani batters Madagascar

A cyclone packing violent winds killed at least nine people as it struck Madagascar, toppling houses and causing major flooding, the Indian Ocean island's disaster authority said Wednesday. Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tuesday, slamming into the …

Death toll rises to at least 31 after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar and crushes houses

A general view shows damage after Cyclone Gezani tore through the port city of Toamasina, Madagascar, February 11, 2026. ZO ANDRIANJAFY / REUTERS Tropical Cyclone Gezani collapsed houses in Madagascar's main port city and left at least 31 people …

Death toll from Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar rises to 31 — authorities

HARARE, February 11. /TASS/. At least 31 people have died and another 36 have been injured as a result of Cyclone Gezani passing over Madagascar, the portal Orange reported, citing official data. The total number of affected individuals in 16 …

Day in Photos: Police Protests in Argentina, School Shooting in Canada, Tropical Cyclone in Madagascar

A Molotov cocktail explodes in front of a line of riot police during a protest called by trade unionists against the labor reform debate taking place in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Feb. 11, 2026. Luis Robayo/AFP via Getty …

Cyclone kills 20 in Madagascar as 2nd-largest city '75% destroyed'

Violent Winds 'Cyclone Gezani' Kill At Least 20 Persons, Destroy Homes In Madagascar

At least 20 people have been confirmed dead after Cyclone Gezani (cyclone packing violent winds) slammed into Madagascar, toppling homes and triggering widespread flooding, the island nation’s disaster authority reported Wednesday. The violent storm struck …

Today in Africa — Feb 11, 2026: Cyclone Kills 20 in Madagascar, Ghana Declares Weekly ‘Fugu Day’

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check out our …