Tropical Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar after rapidly intensifying over the warm waters of the southwestern Indian Ocean. The storm brought destructive winds, torrential rainfall, and dangerous storm surges, especially along the eastern coast near Toamasina. Power outages, communication disruptions, flooded streets, and blocked roads were reported across multiple regions. Rivers overflowed, low-lying areas were submerged, and mountainous zones faced landslide risks due to saturated soil. Ports were closed, fishing activities were suspended, and transportation was heavily disrupted. After crossing Madagascar, the system moved into the Mozambique Channel, where conditions could allow it to strengthen again.