Cyclone Chido has caused widespread devastation in Mozambique, with a death toll of 45 and thousands left homeless. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
The death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique has climbed to 45, the National Institute of Risk and Disaster Management, INGD, confirmed on Wednesday. The powerful cyclone made landfall in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province on Sunday, bringing winds of up to 260 kilometers per hour (160 miles per hour) and torrential rainfall of 250 millimeters (10 inches) within 24 hours.
Initial reports on Tuesday cited 34 fatalities, but the latest figures show: 38 deaths in Cabo Delgado, 4 deaths in Nampula province, 3 deaths in Niassa province, 1 person missing. Additionally, nearly 500 individuals sustained injuries in the storm. Cyclone Chido has caused significant damage across northern Mozambique, with reports detailing: 24,000 homes destroyed, 12,300 homes partially destroyed, more than 181,000 people affected. The cyclone struck a region already struggling with conflict, underdevelopment, and frequent natural disasters, exacerbating the vulnerability of its residents. Before hitting Mozambique, Cyclone Chido ravaged the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte. While official casualty figures for Mayotte are still unavailable, it is feared the storm may have killed hundreds or even thousands of people there. Rescue and relief efforts are underway in Mozambique as emergency teams race to assist survivors and provide shelter, food, and medical aid. The INGD is coordinating with local authorities and international partners to assess damages and deliver urgent support to affected communities
CYCLONE CHIDO MOZAMBIQUE DEATH TOLL DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS DAMAGES
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