Tropical Cyclone Jude has led to the deaths of nine people across Mozambique and Malawi. In Mozambique, six individuals died, and over 9,500 were displaced. Malawi experienced three fatalities and about 20,000 homeless due to severe flooding. Relief efforts are hindered by damaged infrastructure, raising concerns for the affected regions.
Tropical Cyclone Jude has wreaked havoc in Mozambique and Malawi, resulting in the tragic loss of at least nine lives. The National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction in Mozambique confirmed that six fatalities were recorded, alongside 20 injuries and the displacement of over 9,525 individuals across the northern provinces of Nampula and Niasa, as well as the central province of Zambezia.
In Malawi, the cyclone has claimed three lives, with approximately 20,000 people rendered homeless, particularly in the southern region where severe flooding occurred. Chiphiliro Khamula, a spokesperson for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs, reported that those affected are currently being housed in evacuation centers.
Cyclone Jude made landfall in northern Mozambique early Sunday, later moving into southern Malawi, and causing significant flooding that persisted from Monday to Wednesday. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has indicated that relief efforts are facing challenges due to the destruction of roads and bridges.
This recent cyclone comes on the heels of Cyclone Chido, which struck both countries in December, resulting in the deaths of 73 individuals in Mozambique and 13 in Malawi. Immediate response and support are essential for the affected communities as they begin to navigate the aftermath of this natural disaster.
Tropical Cyclone Jude has caused widespread destruction and loss of life in Mozambique and Malawi, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by these nations in the wake of natural disasters. The fatalities, injury toll, and significant displacement underscore the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and infrastructure recovery to support the affected populations. The cyclone’s impact reiterates the importance of preparedness in dealing with such calamities.
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