• Gezani forecast to reach intense tropical cyclone strength near Mozambique coast, more than 1 million at risk

    ByTeo Blašković

    Tropical Cyclone Gezani was located in the Mozambique Channel at 12:00 UTC on February 12, 2026, with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h (75 mph) and is forecast to intensify to 165 km/h (105 mph) near the Mozambique coast by February 14. Gale- to hurricane-force winds, rainfall totals locally reaching 200 mm (8 inches), and high seas of 7–10 m (23–33 feet) are possible in Inhambane Province, while Sofala and Gaza provinces remain saturated from prolonged flooding that has already displaced hundreds of thousands.

  • Tropical Storm Penha leaves 8 dead and 645 612 affected after crossing southern-central Philippines

    ByReet Kaur

    Tropical Depression Penha crossed southern-central Philippines from February 5–7, 2026, leaving at least eight people dead and 645 612 affected across six regions, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) as of February 10. More than 86 000 people were displaced, including nearly 60 000 staying in 438 evacuation centres, while enhanced rainfall from a shear line continues to affect central and southern parts of the country.

  • Tropical Storm Penha (Basyang) expected to make multiple landfalls over Mindanao and Visayas, Philippines

    ByRishav Kothari

    Tropical Storm Basyang is forecast to make multiple landfalls across the southern and central Philippines, beginning with Surigao del Sur late February 5 or early February 6, 2026. The system is forecast to cross Mindanao and may pass close to or make landfall over Siquijor and southern Negros Oriental before moving toward Palawan.

  • At least 12 dead, 2 000 homes destroyed as Tropical Cyclone Fytia hits Madagascar

    ByRishav Kothari

    At least 12 people were killed and more than 77 000 affected after Tropical Cyclone Fytia struck northwestern Madagascar at 01:40 UTC on January 31, 2026. Winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) and intense rainfall caused severe damage across 35 districts, with Soalala and Mitsinjo among the hardest hit. Fytia is the 7th named storm of the 2025/26 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season.

  • Tropical Cyclone Koji brings severe flooding across north and central Queensland, Australia

    ByRishav Kothari

    Tropical Cyclone Koji brought torrential rainfall and widespread flooding to north and central Queensland on January 12, 2026, following its landfall near Ayr and Bowen a day before. Major flood warnings are in effect for multiple river systems, with rainfall totals of up to 600 mm (24 inches) in some areas, while thousands of customers remain without power. Emergency crews have conducted rescues and evacuations as the system moves inland, continuing to produce heavy rain and thunderstorms.