Cyclone Gezani killed nine people in Madagascar, dozens injured

At least nine people died in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar after Tropical Cyclone Gezani made landfall, unleashing winds in excess of 195 kph (121 mph), authorities said on Wednesday.

Madagascar’s weather service issued red alerts for several regions, warning of possible floods and landslides as Gezani moves across the largely poor



country of 31 million people.

The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management said at least nine people have died due to building collapses and at least 19 have been injured.

The cyclone made landfall in the eastern city of Toamasina, the island’s main port, which sustained severe damage, residents told The Associated Press.