Tropical Cyclone Jude Causes Devastation in Mozambique and Malawi
Tropical Cyclone Jude has claimed nine lives across Mozambique and Malawi, displacing thousands and causing widespread flooding. Mozambique reported six deaths and significant displacement, while Malawi confirmed three deaths and over 20,000 homeless. Relief efforts are challenged by damaged infrastructure.
Tropical Cyclone Jude has resulted in at least nine fatalities, as reported by officials on Thursday. The National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) in Mozambique confirmed that six individuals have died, with 20 injured and approximately 9,525 displaced in the northern provinces of Nampula and Niasa, as well as in the central province of Zambezia. Meanwhile, in neighboring Malawi, three deaths were recorded, and approximately 20,000 individuals have lost their homes in the cyclone-affected southern regions.
Chiphiliro Khamula, a spokesperson for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) in Malawi, indicated that those who have been displaced are currently being accommodated in evacuation centers. The cyclone initially made landfall in northern Mozambique on Sunday, before transitioning into southern Malawi, where it caused significant flooding from Monday through Wednesday.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that relief efforts are being hindered due to damaged roads and destroyed bridges. Notably, Cyclone Chido impacted both Mozambique and Malawi in December of the previous year, resulting in the deaths of 73 individuals in Mozambique and 13 in Malawi.
In summary, Tropical Cyclone Jude has had a devastating impact on Mozambique and Malawi, leading to a combined death toll of nine and significant displacement of individuals. As emergency relief efforts face challenges, the priority remains on addressing the humanitarian needs of those affected. Historical context shows that both nations are vulnerable to such weather events, necessitating ongoing preparedness and resilience measures.
Original Source: news.az
