UN agencies on Monday were scrambling to reach millions affected by the deadly tropical cyclone Freddy, which has worsened cholera outbreaks in Malawi and Mozambique as communities recover from devastating damages caused by storms, massive flooding, and mudslides.
, as the devastating toll of floods and mudslides in the country's southern region continues to rise.Visiting flood-ravaged communities on 16 March, UN Resident Coordinator for Malawi, Rebecca Adda-Dontoh pledged UN support.human face of the global climate crisis
," she said."The people I met with--many of whom have lost their homes and loved ones--have done nothing to cause this crisis. We, as the United Nations,call on the international community to do the sameGet the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox
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Malawi: Children At Risk of Cholera in Aftermath of Cyclone FreddyMillions of children are at risk in the face of a potential increase in cholera cases in Malawi and Mozambique in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which has ravaged both countries for the second time in less than a month.
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Malawi Intensifies Rescue Efforts as Cyclone Death Toll RisesMalawi rescue teams have begun to utilize sniffer dogs to locate people trapped under rubble caused by Cyclone Freddy. The Malawi government announced that Zambia dispatched two aircraft to aid in the rescue efforts, with additional nations pledging to do the same, reports Lameck Masina for VOA. Since making landfall in the southern African region in late February and circling back for a second time, Cyclone Freddy has killed over 500 people in Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar. The storm had dissipated, but the rain continues to hamper rescue efforts as vehicles struggled on flooded roads. Authorities say there are still many areas that cannot be accessed by either vehicles or boats.
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Malawi Intensifies Search and Rescue for Cyclone VictimsMalawi rescue teams started using sniffer dogs Friday to locate the bodies of people trapped under rubble left after Cyclone Freddy destroyed their houses. The Malawi government announced that Zambia has sent two aircraft to help with rescue efforts and more nations are pledging to do so.
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Mozambique: Children at Risk of Cholera, Malaria in Aftermath of Cyclone Freddy - UnicefAuthorities are still grappling with the magnitude of Cyclone Freddy's devastation in Malawi and Mozambique, with over 370 people verified deceased, hundreds still missing, and tens of thousands displaced.
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