Local authorities in Toamasina, Madagascar, called on residents in flood-prone areas to move to designated reception centers on February 10, 2026, between 7:16 PM and 9:45 PM UTC, as wind and rain from Cyclone Gezani strengthened significantly, with flooding and landslides expected in the coming hours, according to Orange Actu on X. Cyclone Gezani devastated the city of Tamatave, another name for Toamasina, during this 2-hour-29-minute period, as reported by rajajy2610 on X. Authorities issued the evacuation advisory to ensure resident safety amid the intensifying weather. No specific casualty figures or damage assessments emerged from official statements in the reporting window. The calls for relocation focused on flood-prone zones.
