Mozambique Faces Severe Humanitarian Crisis Following Cyclones Chido and Dikeledi
Mozambique faces a humanitarian crisis following Cyclones Chido and Dikeledi, impacting over 737,305 individuals. UNHCR’s interventions have reached 30,000 people, with an urgent need for US$ 7,991,000 to assist an additional 362,000. The cyclones primarily affected the provinces of Cabo Delgado and Nampula, exacerbating the struggles of internally displaced persons.
As of 30 January 2025, the devastating impact of Cyclones Chido and Dikeledi has significantly affected Mozambique, notably displacing 737,305 individuals. The UNHCR has successfully reached 30,000 people with critical interventions, but an additional US$ 7,991,000 is urgently required to provide assistance to 362,000 more affected individuals. These figures highlight the pressing humanitarian needs resulting from these natural disasters.
Cyclone Chido, a catastrophic Category 4 storm, struck Mozambique’s northern coastal regions of Nampula and Cabo Delgado on 15 December 2024. The cyclone produced gusts of up to 80 kilometers per hour and torrential rains of over 250 mm within 24 hours, marking the commencement of the annual rainy season which poses considerable risks of flooding and additional storms. Following Chido, Cyclone Dikeledi impacted over 283,000 individuals upon its landfall on 13 January.
In conclusion, the ongoing humanitarian crisis due to Cyclones Chido and Dikeledi necessitates immediate international support and preparedness for future storms. Government statistics indicate that over 453,000 people have been affected, predominantly in Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces. Urgent assistance is required to aid not only disaster-affected individuals but also internally displaced persons grappling with compounded challenges.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
