Event: At 07:00 local time, Tropical Cyclone GEZANI was located in the Ankazobe district. Current average wind speed is estimated at 80 km/h, with gusts of around 110 km/h near its center. It is moving westward at 22 km/h. GEZANI will cross the central highlands from east to west today, before moving out to sea into the Mozambique Channel, between Maintirano and Morondava, this evening or tonight. Storm-force winds, accompanied by heavy rain, are expected to continue. Widespread flooding, flash floods, and landslides are highly likely. Please carefully follow the instructions issued by local authorities.
The following alerts have been issued:
Red Alert (Imminent danger): ALAOTRA MANGORO, ANALAMANGA, and BETSIBOKA
Yellow Alert (Threat): BONGOLAVA, ITASY, VAKINANKARATRA, MELAKY and MENABE
Blue alert (Post-cyclone vigilance): ANALANJIROFO and ATSINANANA;
Actions to Take:
- Monitor the local news for updates.
- Ensure you have sufficient supplies of food, water, and fuel.
- Be prepared to seek shelter.
- Notify friends and family of your safety.
- Make contingency plans to leave.
- Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. Government assistance.
Links:
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Antananarivo, Madagascar
Phone number: +261 20 23 480 00
Email address: AntanACS@state.gov
Embassy: https://mg.usembassy.gov/
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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