Inhambane: At least four people were killed after Cyclone Gezani struck Mozambique’s southern coastal province of Inhambane, officials said. The cyclone’s impact was severe, causing significant disruptions and damage to the region’s infrastructure and daily life.

According to Emirates News Agency, the fatalities in Mozambique were reported on Saturday, a day after the cyclone swept through Madagascar. In Madagascar, at least 41 people were killed, and widespread destruction was recorded across the island, highlighting the cyclone’s destructive path.

The storm hit Inhambane with winds reaching up to 215 kilometres per hour. These powerful winds toppled trees and power lines, leaving more than 13,000 people without electricity, as reported by the national power company. In addition to power outages, water supplies were disrupted in several districts of Inhambane city, affecting the daily lives of its approximately 100,000 residents.