Cyclone Gezani: At least 36 killed, hundreds injured in Madagascar
## Weather Impact Report: Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar
Weather Impact Report: Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar
Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tue, Oct 17, 2023, impacting the eastern coastal city of Toamasina, Madagascar, with wind speeds reaching 250 kilometers per hour.
The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNRGC) reported 35 fatalities, six missing persons, and at least 374 injuries. Over 8,800 individuals have been displaced due to the cyclone.
More than 18,000 homes were destroyed, with an additional 50,000 homes experiencing damage or flooding. The cyclone also affected the surrounding Atsinanana region, with ongoing assessments being conducted.
Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tue, Oct 17, 2023, impacting the eastern coastal city of Toamasina, Madagascar, with wind speeds reaching 250 kilometers per hour.
Colonel Michael Randrianirina, Madagascar's leader, has requested international assistance following the extensive damage in Toamasina and surrounding areas.
Following landfall, Gezani weakened to a tropical storm but is expected to regain cyclone status upon entering the Mozambique Channel. It may impact southern Mozambique by Fri, Oct 20, 2023.
The southwest Indian Ocean cyclone season typically spans November to April, with approximately twelve storms occurring annually.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
