Accidents tropical cyclone

Cyclone Gezani Devastates Madagascar, Toamasina

Analysis based on 94 articles · First reported Feb 09, 2026 · Last updated Feb 17, 2026

Sentiment

-50

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Market Impact

Direct

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Market Impact

The severe impact of Cyclone Gezani on Madagascar, particularly Madagascar===Toamasina, will likely lead to increased demand for reconstruction and humanitarian aid, potentially affecting international aid organizations and construction companies. The event underscores the financial risks associated with climate change and extreme weather for vulnerable nations.

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Event Summary

Cyclone Gezani made landfall in Madagascar on February 10, causing widespread destruction and claiming 59 lives, with 15 people still missing. The port city of Madagascar===Toamasina was the hardest hit, experiencing extensive flooding, damage to approximately 25,000 homes, and disruption of essential services like electricity and water. Over 16,000 people have been displaced. The Madagascar===National Office for Risk and Disaster Management reported the escalating death toll and damage. The World Food Programme highlighted the overwhelming scale of destruction in Madagascar===Toamasina. China and France have provided support for search-and-rescue efforts. This event follows Tropical Cyclone Fytia, which hit Madagascar earlier in February, further emphasizing the country's vulnerability to extreme weather.

Key Actions

100 Madagascar experienced severe damage and loss of life from Tropical Cyclone Gezani

100 Madagascar suffered devastation from Cyclone Gezani

100 Madagascar struck by Cyclone Gezani

90 Madagascar===Toamasina sustained severe damage from Tropical Cyclone Gezani

80 Madagascar===National Office for Risk and Disaster Management recorded 20 deaths and 33 injuries

80 Michael Randrianirina called for international solidarity

70 Michael Randrianirina visited Madagascar===Toamasina to survey damage and called for international aid

70 Madagascar===National Office for Risk and Disaster Management reported death toll and damage

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Entities Involved

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Madagascar

Madagascar has been severely impacted by Cyclone Gezani, with 59 deaths, over 16,000 displaced, and extensive damage to homes and infrastructure. This event highlights the country's vulnerability to extreme weather.

Importance 100 Sentiment -70

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Madagascar===Toamasina

Madagascar===Toamasina, Madagascar's second-largest urban center, reported most of the fatalities from Cyclone Gezani. The city experienced widespread destruction, with streets flooded, shops damaged, and essential services like electricity and water severely disrupted.

Importance 90 Sentiment -80

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South Africa===South African Weather Service

The South Africa===South African Weather Service is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Gezani and issuing warnings and advisories to the public and marine operations. They are the primary source of information regarding the storm's trajectory and intensity.

Importance 80 Sentiment 0

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Madagascar===National Office for Risk and Disaster Management

The Madagascar===National Office for Risk and Disaster Management reported the death toll of 59 and provided updates on the number of displaced people and damaged homes due to Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar.

Importance 70 Sentiment -20

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Michael Randrianirina

Michael Randrianirina, the President of Madagascar, visited Madagascar===Toamasina to survey the damage and meet residents, acknowledging the disaster's severity. He has called on international partners and donors for support, indicating the event's significant impact on his administration's responsibilities and the nation's recovery efforts.

Importance 70 Sentiment -50

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France===Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre La Reunion

The France===Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre La Reunion, a cyclone forecaster, confirmed that Toamasina was directly hit by the most intense part of Cyclone Gezani. They also forecasted Gezani to return to cyclone status as it reaches the Mozambique Channel.

Importance 50 Sentiment 0

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World Food Programme

The World Food Programme warned about the overwhelming scale of destruction in Madagascar===Toamasina, highlighting the severe disruption of electricity and water services in the city.

Importance 40 Sentiment 0

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Relationships

Madagascar related ↔ Madagascar===National Office for Risk and Disaster Management

Michael Randrianirina related ↔ Madagascar

Michael Randrianirina related ↔ Madagascar===National Office for Risk and Disaster Management

Madagascar related ↔ France===Météo-France

South Africa related ↔ South Africa===South African Weather Service

Madagascar related ↔ South Africa===South African Weather Service

France related ↔ France===Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre La Reunion

Madagascar related ↔ Mozambique

Mozambique related ↔ Madagascar===National Office for Risk and Disaster Management

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