Cyclone Jude Devastates Northern Mozambique: Third Storm in Four Months
Cyclone Jude hit Northern Mozambique, causing significant damage and flooding as the third storm to affect the region in four months, with severe impacts on local communities, especially children. UNICEF and the government are currently administering emergency aid.
Cyclone Jude has struck Northern Mozambique, resulting in heavy rains and strong winds, and marking the third storm to impact the region within just four months. The cyclone made landfall in the morning, with powerful winds recorded at 140 km/h (87 mph) and gusts reaching up to 195 km/h, as reported by the National Institute of Meteorology (INAM).
The cyclone first affected the Mossuril district in Nampula province during the early morning hours. This event has led to severe flooding and significant damage to infrastructure, leaving numerous residents homeless and without power. The situation was particularly unexpected for the locals in the city of Nacala.
This disaster has compounded an already precarious situation in the region, as the capacity for humanitarian response is stretched due to two previous cyclones that occurred in December and January. There is growing concern for the welfare of children, as UNICEF has assessed the situation as “very bad,” indicating that they are especially vulnerable.
Flooding from the cyclone exacerbates the risks of waterborne diseases, including cholera, diarrhea, and malaria. Notably, Nampula province houses the largest population of children across Mozambique. In response, UNICEF has collaborated with the government to distribute emergency aid kits and various forms of assistance to those who have been affected by this calamity.
Cyclone Jude’s impact on Northern Mozambique has been devastating, marking the third storm to hit the region in a mere four months. The cyclone has caused severe infrastructural damage and flooding, with a pronounced effect on vulnerable populations, particularly children. Urgent humanitarian efforts are ongoing, focusing on distributing emergency aid to alleviate the suffering of those impacted in Nampula province.
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