WATCH: our new 'Understanding tropical cyclone categories' video. A tropical cyclone’s effects vary depending on its intensity, so it’s important to understand the hazards involved and the potential damage a tropical cyclone can cause. More info: http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/about/ | Bureau of Meteorology

Hurricanes: What each Category means in terms of winds, damage

🌪️ Intense Tropical Cyclone Gezani: Madagascar An intense tropical cyclone is rapidly approaching Madagascar, with a direct hit likely near Toamasina. This is a life-threatening situation. 🚨 Red alert in Analanjirofo and Atsinanana 📍 Status (Tue, 10 Feb | 09:00 EAT) • ~186 km east of Toamasina • Winds 160 km/h, gusts 225 km/h • Moving west at 16 km/h • Landfall expected around 18:00 EAT ⚠️ Main risks 💨 Destructive winds up to 150 km/h 🌧️ Heavy rain 100–150 mm → flooding & landslides 🌊 Wave

WATCH: Residents in Pampanga affected by Tropical Cyclone Fung-wong (formerly #UwanPH) assessed the damage on Monday, November 10, 2025. | via Reuters Uwan is already outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, according to PAGASA’s 2 AM update today, November 11. | GMA News

A tropical cyclone has killed at least 20 people in Madagascar. Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tuesday and has caused widespread destruction. Winds of around 120mph ripped through the east coast of the island, tearing metal sheets off rooftops and uprooting large trees. Collapsing buildings caused many of the deaths recorded so far, according to the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Gezani comes just 10 days after cyclone Fytia also hit the island - killing 14 people and leaving