Cyclone kills 31 in Madagascar

Cyclone Gezani killed at least 31 people and injured dozens when it struck Madagascar, devastating parts of the island, authorities said.

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Madagascar : à Tamatave, « c'est la désolation » après le passage du cyclone tropical Gezani

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These storms are becoming more violent as we continue to heat and it is so often those who contributed the least to the 425 ppm CO2 currently in the atmosphere, who suffer the most dire consequences.

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Cyclone Gezani tears through Madagascar, kills at least 31

ANTANANARIVO, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Fierce winds left a trail of destruction in Madagascar as Tropical Cyclone Gezani hit the island, killing at least 31 people and leaving another four missing, the coun…

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February 12, 2026 at 3:51 AM

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Madagascar: Cyclone Gezani kills at least 20 people

A cyclone struck Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. Several people were killed, thousands lost their homes. One region was particularly severely damaged.