Tropical Cyclone Jude Results in Nine Fatalities in Mozambique and Malawi
Tropical Cyclone Jude has resulted in nine fatalities across Mozambique and Malawi, displacing thousands and causing significant flooding. Six deaths occurred in Mozambique, while three were reported in Malawi, where over 20,000 individuals were rendered homeless. Relief efforts face obstacles due to impassable roads and washed-out bridges.
Tropical Cyclone Jude has tragically claimed at least nine lives, with officials reporting six fatalities in Mozambique and three in Malawi. The National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) confirmed that the cyclone injured 20 individuals and displaced approximately 9,525 residents across Mozambique’s northern provinces of Nampula and Niasa, as well as the central province of Zambezia.
In Malawi, the impact has been severe, with 20,000 people rendered homeless due to heavy flooding in the southern region following the cyclone’s passage. Chiphiliro Khamula, a spokesperson for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), reported that those affected are currently being accommodated in evacuation centers.
The cyclone initially made landfall in northern Mozambique on a Sunday and subsequently moved to southern Malawi, resulting in substantial flooding from Monday through Wednesday. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated that ongoing relief operations are facing significant challenges due to washed away roads and bridges, which hinder access to affected communities.
Last December, Mozambique and Malawi were also struck by Cyclone Chido, which resulted in a combined total of 86 fatalities across both nations, underscoring the region’s vulnerability to such devastating weather events.
In summary, Tropical Cyclone Jude has had dire consequences across Mozambique and Malawi, resulting in at least nine confirmed deaths and widespread displacement. Challenges in establishing effective relief routes highlight the need for improved disaster preparedness in the region, especially considering the recent impacts of Cyclone Chido.
Original Source: news.az
