Event: At 9:00am local time, Tropical Cyclone GEZANI was located 186km (115mi) east of Toamasina (Tamatave), with sustained winds of 160km/h (100mph) and gusts of 225km/h (140mph). The system is moving westward at 16km/h (10mph), and will make landfall in the Toamasina II district around 6:00pm tonight. At time of impact, estimated wind gusts could reach 250km/h (155mph). In addition, the storm will generate heavy rainfall of 100 to 150 mm (4 to 6 in) within 24 hours, which could cause widespread flooding, flash floods, and landslides along its path. A deterioration of sea conditions is expected starting this afternoon. Please carefully follow the instructions issued by the local authorities.
The following alerts have been issued:
Red Alert (Imminent danger): ANALANJIROFO and ATSINANANA
Yellow Alert (Threat): AMBATOSOA, ALAOTRA MANGORO, ANALAMANGA, BETSIBOKA, BONGOLAVA, ITASY, VAKINANKARATRA, MELAKY, MENABE, Antalaha, Andapa, Mandritsara and Befandriana Avaratra;
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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