At least 20 killed as Cyclone Gezani tears into Madagascar
Cyclone Gezani has resulted in the death of at least 20 individuals following its landfall in Madagascar. The cyclone struck on Tuesday, Jul 9, 2024, in the coastal city of Toamasina, bringing winds reaching up to 250 kilometers per hour. Extensive…
Cyclone Gezani has resulted in the death of at least 20 individuals following its landfall in Madagascar. The cyclone struck on Tuesday, Jul 9, 2024, in the coastal city of Toamasina, bringing winds reaching up to 250 kilometers per hour. Extensive damage occurred, including roofs being torn off homes, trees uprooted, and widespread flooding in neighborhoods.
Several fatalities occurred due to collapsing houses. Fifteen individuals are reported missing. Multiple injuries have been recorded.
Drone imagery has revealed significant flooding in Toamasina, a city with a population of 400,000. Debris and sheet metal have obstructed roadways.
Cyclone Gezani has resulted in the death of at least 20 individuals following its landfall in Madagascar.
Emergency response teams indicate severe damage in many areas, with up to 90 percent of roofs affected. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as the cyclone progresses inland, increasing the risk of further flooding.
The national leadership is currently evaluating the situation in Toamasina as part of a coordinated disaster response effort.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
