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Cyclone Gezani Ravages Mozambique, Killing Four After Madagascar Strike

Cyclone Gezani has killed at least four people in Mozambique's southern Inhambane province. The storm hit with winds up to 215 km/h, toppling trees and power lines and leaving over 13,000 people without electricity. Water supplies were also disrupted in several districts of Inhambane city. This comes a day after the cyclone swept through Madagascar, where it caused at least 41 fatalities and widespread destruction.

Key Points: Cyclone Gezani Kills 4 in Mozambique After Madagascar

  • 4 killed in Mozambique
  • 41 killed earlier in Madagascar
  • Winds up to 215 km/h
  • Over 13,000 left without power
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Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique

Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique's Inhambane province, disrupting power and water after leaving 41 dead in Madagascar.

"The storm battered Inhambane with winds of up to 215 kilometres per hour - national power company"

Maputo, February 15

At least four people were killed after Cyclone Gezani struck Mozambique's southern coastal province of Inhambane, officials said.

The fatalities in Mozambique were reported on Saturday, a day after the cyclone swept through Madagascar, where at least 41 people were killed and widespread destruction was recorded across the island.

The storm battered Inhambane with winds of up to 215 kilometres per hour, toppling trees and power lines, and leaving more than 13,000 people without electricity, according to the national power company.

Water supplies were also disrupted in several districts of Inhambane city, which has a population of around 100,000.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Terrible news. 215 kmph winds are catastrophic. Reminds me of Cyclone Fani back home. Hope our government and others are ready to send relief teams and supplies. Solidarity with our African brothers and sisters.
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David E
The loss of life is tragic, but the article highlights a critical issue: infrastructure resilience. 13,000 without power and water disruptions for 100,000 people shows how vulnerable these systems are. Climate change is making these events more frequent and severe.
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Sneha F
Absolutely heartbreaking. First Madagascar, now Mozambique. The death toll in Madagascar is shockingly high. We must learn from our own disaster management experiences in Odisha and Kerala and share that knowledge globally. Jai Hind.
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Aman W
While the sentiment to help is good, I respectfully think our focus should first be on our own coastal vulnerabilities. We have our own cyclone season. Our aid is meaningful, but our primary duty is to our citizens. Just my two paise.
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Kavya N
The numbers are devastating. 41+4 lives lost. So many families shattered. Beyond immediate relief, there needs to be a long-term plan for building storm-resistant housing and early warning systems in these regions. Thoughts and prayers are not enough.

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