Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique as Madagascar assesses damage
Summary
Cyclone Gezani hit Mozambique and Madagascar, causing deaths and significant damage. The cyclone killed 4 people in Mozambique and 41 in Madagascar. The storm left many people without power and water, and destroyed homes and infrastructure in both countries.Key Facts
- Cyclone Gezani struck Mozambique's Inhambane province, killing at least four people.
- The cyclone had hit Madagascar earlier, with at least 41 fatalities reported there.
- In Mozambique, the storm brought winds of up to 215 km/h (134 mph), knocking down trees and power lines.
- Over 13,000 people in Mozambique lost electricity, and water supplies were cut.
- Madagascar's government reported that the storm caused an estimated $142 million in damages.
- Approximately 16,300 people in Madagascar were displaced due to the cyclone.
- The city of Toamasina in Madagascar, home to 400,000 people, suffered severe damage, with about 75% of it destroyed.
- Madagascar authorities declared a national emergency due to the extensive destruction and infrastructure damage.
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