Tropical Cyclone Jude Claims Nine Lives in Mozambique and Malawi
Tropical Cyclone Jude has led to the deaths of nine individuals in Mozambique and Malawi, severely impacting over 20,000 people due to flooding and displacement. Mozambique reported six dead, while Malawi confirmed three fatalities. Relief operations are hindered by damaged infrastructure.
Tropical Cyclone Jude has resulted in at least nine fatalities across Mozambique and Malawi, according to officials. In Mozambique, the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) reported six deaths, 20 injuries, and the displacement of 9,525 individuals across the northern provinces of Nampula and Niasa, as well as the central province of Zambezia.
Malawi also experienced devastation, with three dead and approximately 20,000 people left homeless due to severe flooding in the southern region. Chiphiliro Khamula, spokesperson for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) in Malawi, confirmed that the displaced are currently being accommodated in evacuation centers.
The cyclone made landfall in northern Mozambique on Sunday, subsequently moving to southern Malawi, where it triggered heavy flooding from Monday through Wednesday. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported challenges in relief efforts, primarily due to washed-away roads and bridges.
This recent cyclone follows the earlier disaster caused by Cyclone Chido in December, which resulted in the deaths of 73 individuals in Mozambique and 13 in Malawi.
In summary, Tropical Cyclone Jude has caused significant loss of life and displacement in both Mozambique and Malawi, with a total of nine fatalities reported. Relief efforts are compromised by infrastructure damage, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian support as these countries recover from recent natural disasters. Continued monitoring and assistance will be crucial in mitigating the cyclone’s impact on these vulnerable communities.
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