Cyclone Gezani hit Madagascar hard, killing 36 and destroying homes. Antananarivo, the capital, is in chaos amid political upheaval after a military coup ousted President Rajoelina.
In February 2026, Tropical Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar’s eastern port city Toamasina with winds up to 270 km/h, killing at least 38 people, injuring hundreds, and displacing thousands. The cyclone destroyed 75% of Toamasina’s infrastructure, leaving widespread flooding and power outages. Madagascar’s military leader declared a national disaster and called for international aid amid ongoing recovery efforts.