Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Madagascar, impacting the city of Toamasina, which is the country's second-largest city. With wind speeds reaching up to 250 kilometers per hour, the cyclone led to significant casualties, including nine deaths and multiple injuries, as reported by the National Risk and Disaster Management Office (BNRGC). Drone footage shared by the office highlighted extensive flooding and the devastation in the city, which has a population of 400,000, situated approximately 220 kilometers northeast of the capital, Antananarivo.

The BNRGC's reports indicate that the destruction of homes was severe, with 90 percent of roofs either fully or partially ripped off. Infrastructure has suffered greatly, as fallen trees and debris have rendered roads completely inaccessible. Rija Randrianarisoa, head of disaster management for the humanitarian group Action Against Hunger, described the situation in Toamasina as "total chaos," emphasizing the urgent need for aid as the local community grapples with the aftermath of the storm.

While the cyclone has weakened after making landfall, it continues to move across the island, posing ongoing risks of flooding in affected areas. As the new country leader visits Toamasina, efforts are likely to increase in providing assistance to those impacted by this natural disaster, with humanitarian groups expected to play a crucial role in the recovery process.