Humanitarian Response to Cyclone Chido in Northern Mozambique (Dec 2024 – Jun 2025)
Cyclone Chido struck northern Mozambique on 15 December 2024, affecting 380,000 individuals across Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa provinces. The cyclone resulted in extensive destruction, necessitating urgent humanitarian assistance for shelter, non-food items, and food. IOM seeks USD 12.16 million to help 240,000 affected individuals as part of a coordinated response effort.
Tropical Cyclone Chido devastated northern Mozambique after making landfall on 15 December 2024, profoundly affecting Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa provinces. The cyclone unleashed torrential rains, reaching 250 mm in just 24 hours, and winds gusting up to 260 km/h, resulting in considerable destruction. The National Institute for Natural Disaster (INGD) estimates that around 380,000 individuals, equivalent to 76,100 households, were impacted, with over 88,670 homes either partially or completely destroyed. The primary needs identified for the affected population include shelter, non-food items (NFIs), and essential water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) supplies, alongside food assistance.
The destruction wrought by Cyclone Chido exacerbates existing vulnerabilities in the affected regions, particularly in Cabo Delgado province, which has faced conflict since 2017. This ongoing instability has resulted in significant displacement among communities, further complicating recovery efforts. Adding to the challenges, the region is experiencing acute food insecurity, with certain areas reporting IPC Level 4. The current rainy season, which begins in December and lasts until April 2025, heightens the risk of flooding, making an urgent response to support affected households and communities imperative to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
In summary, Tropical Cyclone Chido has caused severe damage to northern Mozambique, leading to significant humanitarian needs among the affected populations. IOM has coordinated efforts with national and international agencies to mobilize humanitarian assistance, seeking USD 12,159,000 to aid approximately 240,000 individuals in the coming months. The situation calls for urgent and comprehensive support to address the immediate needs of those affected and promote recovery amidst ongoing vulnerabilities.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
