🌪️ Intense Tropical Cyclone Gezani: Madagascar An intense tropical cyclone is rapidly approaching Madagascar, with a direct hit likely near Toamasina. This is a life-threatening situation. 🚨 Red alert in Analanjirofo and Atsinanana 📍 Status (Tue, 10 Feb | 09:00 EAT) • ~186 km east of Toamasina • Winds 160 km/h, gusts 225 km/h • Moving west at 16 km/h • Landfall expected around 18:00 EAT ⚠️ Main risks 💨 Destructive winds up to 150 km/h 🌧️ Heavy rain 100–150 mm → flooding & landslides 🌊 Wave

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