On 11 March, Tropical Cyclone Jude evolved into a severe tropical storm affecting northern and central Mozambique with up to 100mm of rain. Approximately 747,000 individuals are at high risk of flooding and high winds. Response efforts are hampered by prior cyclone impacts and ongoing health crises including cholera, with urgent action required to support those affected.
On 11 March 2025, Tropical Cyclone Jude intensified into a severe tropical storm while passing through the Nampula province of Mozambique, causing heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm within 24 hours across nine provinces. An estimated 747,000 individuals are considered at high risk, while an additional 2.1 million are moderately at risk due to potential high winds and flash flooding in regions such as Nampula, Niassa, and Zambezia as reported by the WFP TC Jude Emergency Impact Analysis.
Tropical Cyclone Jude poses a significant risk to Mozambique, exacerbating existing humanitarian challenges as it interacts with recent cholera outbreaks and previous cyclone impacts. The combination of heavy rains, flooding, and infrastructural damage necessitates urgent humanitarian intervention. As the situation develops, coordinated responses are essential to mitigate the cyclone’s effects and support affected populations.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
