Image of the week: Cyclone Gezani

Cyclone Gezani formed in the Indian Ocean and made landfall on the east coast of Madagascar hitting the island’s main port, Toamasina on Tuesday 10 February. 

With winds of more than 185 km/h (115 mph) the cyclone caused extensive damage to the city resulting in the displacement of over 31,000 people and at least 31 deaths. 

It is the second cyclone to hit Madagascar in 2026, following on from Cyclone Fytia just 10 days earlier. 

After passing over Madagascar, the cyclone weakened to a tropical storm and is currently located in the Mozambique Channel (12/02/26).

The progression of the storm can be followed every ten minutes on EUMETView.