Mozambique Faces Severe Tropical Cyclone Threat: Anticipatory Actions Activated
A Severe Tropical Cyclone is forecasted to hit Mozambique, particularly Nampula province, on 9 March. Following previous cyclones, this system, termed 12-20242025, is expected to evolve from a moderate storm in Madagascar. The Anticipatory Action Framework has been activated for preparedness, amid existing cholera cases in the region.
A new weather system is forecasted to impact Mozambique as a Severe Tropical Cyclone, particularly affecting Nampula province on 9 March. Initially identified as a severe tropical storm, this system is anticipated to strengthen into a tropical cyclone. Consequently, the Anticipatory Action (AA) Framework for Cyclones has been activated, with resources allocated by the Central Emergency Response Fund to support humanitarian partners in preparedness activities prior to the cyclone’s arrival.
The situation in Mozambique is concerning as it follows the recent impacts of Tropical Cyclones Chido and Dikeledi, which affected approximately 455,000 individuals in Nampula province alone. The current low-pressure system, designated 12-20242025, formed in the Indian Ocean and is moving east toward Madagascar. It is expected to make landfall on Madagascar’s east coast on 7 March as a moderate tropical storm before re-emerging in the Mozambique Channel and evolving into a stronger tropical cyclone.
The northern regions of Mozambique, particularly Nampula, Zambezia, and Cabo Delgado, are predicted to experience severe weather conditions characterized by heavy rainfall and strong winds. Furthermore, as of 7 March, Nampula and Zambezia are grappling with a cholera outbreak, reporting 915 cases and 29 fatalities. This developing situation necessitates immediate attention and action to mitigate the impacts of both the impending cyclone and the ongoing health crisis.
The impending Severe Tropical Cyclone poses a significant threat to Mozambique, particularly Nampula province, which has already suffered from previous cyclones and a cholera outbreak. With humanitarian resources mobilized and preparedness activities underway, urgent measures remain essential to safeguard affected populations. Continuous monitoring and effective response strategies are crucial in the days leading up to the storm’s impact.
Original Source: www.unocha.org
