Cyclone Chido has left a trail of devastation in Mozambique and Malawi, causing at least 34 deaths, displacing 175,000 people in Mozambique and leaving 1,800 homeless in Malawi. Homes, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure have been severely damaged, hindering access to essential services. Authorities are calling for urgent humanitarian aid to support the victims.
The storm causes significant damage to homes, schools and hospitals as authorities call for urgent humanitarian aid to support the victims. Mozambique and Malawi face severe devastation as cyclone Chido kills 34, displaces thousands, and hinders access to health and education services. / Photo: Reuters
At least 34 people have died while Cyclone Chido has displaced 175,000 others in Mozambique, officials said on Tuesday. According to a flash update issued by the country’s National Institute for Natural Disaster, the northern provinces of Niassa, Nampula, and Cabo Delgado have seen the highest fatalities and massive destruction.
Schools and health units were among the buildings, and infrastructure was reportedly destroyed, hindering the delivery of social services in the provinces. Officials in the Southeast African nation said the number of fatalities is likely to rise as"assessment of the damage is still under way."In neighbouring Malawi, two people have been reported dead while 1,800 others have been left homeless, according to the country’s Disaster and Management Affairs Department.On Sunday, Chido made landfall in Mozambique, bringing strong winds, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall exceeding 250 millimetres in 24 hours. The cyclone then moved to Malawi.
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