Tropical Cyclone Jude has resulted in nine fatalities across Mozambique and Malawi, causing significant injuries and displacements. In Mozambique, six deaths were confirmed, with 20 injured and over 9,500 displaced. In Malawi, three deaths were reported and 20,000 individuals rendered homeless. Relief efforts are challenged by infrastructure damage in the wake of the cyclone, which has followed Cyclone Chido’s earlier devastation in the region.
Tropical Cyclone Jude has tragically resulted in the loss of nine lives across Mozambique and Malawi as reported by local officials on Thursday. The National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) in Mozambique confirmed that six individuals lost their lives, while 20 sustained injuries, with over 9,500 people displaced in Nampula, Niasa, and Zambezia provinces.
In Malawi, where the cyclone similarly wreaked havoc, the death toll stands at three, and over 20,000 individuals have been left homeless due to extensive flooding in the southern region. Chiphiliro Khamula, a representative from the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), noted that those affected are currently being accommodated in evacuation centers.
After making landfall in northern Mozambique early Sunday, the cyclone moved towards southern Malawi, resulting in significant flooding from Monday to Wednesday. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) emphasized that ongoing relief efforts are hindered by damaged roadways and bridges.
For context, this cyclone follows the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido in December of the previous year, which resulted in 73 fatalities in Mozambique and 13 in Malawi. The continuing threat of cyclones emphasizes the need for improved disaster management strategies in the region.
Tropical Cyclone Jude has had a devastating impact across Mozambique and Malawi, claiming nine lives and leading to significant displacement and infrastructure challenges. With ongoing relief efforts hampered, it highlights the vulnerability of these regions to natural disasters and the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness. The recent history of cyclones in the area underlines the importance of addressing the underlying risks associated with such extreme weather events.
Original Source: news.az
