Tropical storm Gezani headed for Madagascar, impact on South Africa unclear

Gezani has today been upgraded from a depression to a moderate tropical storm, reports theLowvelder. According to theSevere Weather and Information Centre SA (SWAICSA)it is unclear at this stage whether this system will affect South Africa. Tropical Storm#Gezaniis expected to land as a cyclone tomorrow in#Madagascar.

Densely populated areas face potential threats to people and infrastructure. Government and partners are pre-positioning staff and supplies ahead of impact.https://t.co/9Ua8KFJYN3pic.twitter.com/QRu6rr0XTA — OCHA Southern & Eastern Africa (@UNOCHA_ROSEA)February 9, 2026 The latest information indicated estimated maximum wind speeds at sea (averaged over 10 minutes) of 75km/h with gusts at 100km/h. The estimated pressure at the centre is 999hPa.

“Gezani continues to intensify as it moves away from the Mascarene Islands on a westward trajectory. On this westward direction, Gezani is expected to intensify steadily before reaching the east coast of Madagascar,” saidSWAICSA. After days without intensification, TS#Gezaniis organizing on its approach to Madagascar.

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Convection near its LLCC has increased and episodic VHTs hint at core formation (supported by radar out of La Réunion). Cat 2+ possible at landfall in about 30h.pic.twitter.com/vDUEQjyXrh The organisation anticipated that the storm will make landfall in Madagascar as a cyclone tomorrow or Wednesday.

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