Madagascar Faces Humanitarian Crisis After Cyclone Gezani Devastation
Madagascar is grappling with severe humanitarian needs following the impact of Cyclone Gezani, which struck the island nation on February 10, 2026. The cyclone, with wind gusts reaching up to 155 mph, made landfall in Toamasina, Madagascar's second-largest city, causing significant destruction. According to the United Nations, at least 40 people have died, and hundreds have been injured. This disaster follows closely on the heels of Tropical Cyclone Fytia, which hit the region just ten days prior, resulting in 14 deaths and displacing over 31,000 people. The cumulative effect of these cyclones has left approximately 400,000 people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The infrastructure in Toamasina has been severely damaged, with reports indicating that 80% of the city has been affected, and electricity is operating at only 5% capacity. The United Nations' World Food Programme has highlighted the overwhelming scale of destruction, noting that many families have lost everything and are struggling to f... 
