Situation Report on Tropical Cyclone Jude in Mozambique: CCCM Overview

This report outlines the impact of Tropical Cyclone Jude in Mozambique, detailing its formation, landfall, and the subsequent consequences on communities in affected provinces. The CCCM Cluster highlights the strain on humanitarian response capabilities, the activation of accommodation centers, and the urgent need for improved living conditions and educational access for displaced populations. Collaboration among agencies is emphasized for effective recovery efforts.

The situation report by the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster in Mozambique provides critical insights into the impact of Tropical Cyclone Jude, which formed on March 6, 2025, and made landfall on March 10. The cyclone brought severe winds of up to 195 kilometers per hour and heavy rainfall exceeding 250mm within 24 hours, particularly affecting districts in Cabo Delgado and Zambézia provinces, leading to infrastructural damage, casualties, and increased humanitarian needs.

The current humanitarian response in northern Mozambique is under significant strain due to the repercussions of previous cyclones, including Cyclone Chido in December 2024 and Cyclone Dikeledi in January 2025. The CCCM activated its response measures on March 9, 2025, following the activation of anticipatory actions for floods and cyclones by the Technical Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. Preparatory activities included distributing cleaning and repair tools, delivering readiness messages, and engaging local disaster risk reduction committees.

In response to the cyclone, local authorities have activated accommodation centers in various districts of Nampula and Zambézia. Site management teams have been dispatched to conduct initial needs assessments and oversee coordination. Assessments by CCCM and DTM teams identified 59 temporary accommodation facilities across nine Nampula districts, hosting displaced populations. However, many of these sites lack formal recognition as accommodation centers, necessitating enhanced collaboration to ensure precise mapping and effective assistance.

Many households are temporarily displaced, utilizing makeshift shelters in diverse locations such as schools, churches, and unfinished structures while striving to rebuild their homes. Aside from basic necessities like food, water, and shelter, there is an urgent need to improve living conditions in temporary facilities. This involves ensuring dignified environments, enhancing coordination, and addressing thematic issues such as fire safety and cholera prevention.

The cyclone’s aftermath has severely impacted educational access, as schools have been repurposed as shelters, delaying children’s return to learning. It is critical for partners to integrate educational needs into their response strategies and to engage constructively in recovery efforts. Additionally, the CCCM Cluster is committed to regularly updating the list of temporary accommodation facilities in collaboration with DTM and local authorities, although families continue to leave, resulting in both planned and unplanned site deactivations.

In conclusion, Tropical Cyclone Jude has significantly affected Mozambique, exacerbating pre-existing challenges from previous cyclones. The need for coordinated humanitarian response efforts is paramount to address urgent needs and improve living conditions for affected populations. Enhanced collaboration among CCCM Cluster, local authorities, and partners is essential to support effective recovery and ensure the stability of displaced families and children’s educational access.

Original Source: reliefweb.int