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Madagascar Declares 'State of National Disaster' After Cyclone Gezani Devastation

Madagascar Declares 'State of National Disaster' After Cyclone Gezani Devastation

On February 11, 2026, Madagascar's government declared a state of national disaster in response to the devastating impact of Cyclone Gezani, which made landfall on February 10. The declaration comes as the country grapples with widespread damage to infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods.