Mozambique faces significant devastation due to Tropical Cyclone Jude, with 2,800 emergency kits set for distribution by IOM. The cyclone has resulted in numerous fatalities, injuries, and extensive damage to infrastructure, including health centers and schools. Urgent support remains critical amid the ongoing rainy season and continued risk of cyclones.
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) plans to distribute 2,800 emergency kits to victims of tropical cyclone Jude in Mozambique’s Zambézia and Nampula provinces. This announcement came on Friday, highlighting the urgent need for aid in areas severely impacted by the storm.
Tropical cyclone Jude made landfall in Mozambique at dawn on Monday, passing through the Mossuril district and resulting in at least 14 fatalities and 60 injuries. Approximately 100,410 individuals have been affected across multiple provinces including Tete, Manica, and Cabo Delgado, showcasing the cyclone’s extensive damage.
The kits provided by IOM will include essential items such as mats, mosquito nets, blankets, and tarpaulins. The agency has emphasized that “urgent support is needed [in the affected provinces]” to assist those in distress. Currently, around 19,961 families are still in need.
Additionally, the cyclone has destroyed 30 health centers and damaged significant educational facilities such as 59 schools and 182 classrooms, impacting over 17,000 pupils and 264 teachers. These figures highlight the wide-reaching consequences of natural disasters in the region.
Mozambique is currently experiencing its rainy season, which spans from October to April. During this period, it has faced several tropical cyclones, including those named Chido and Dikeledi, which occurred between December and January, affecting approximately 736,000 people.
From 2019 to 2023, extreme weather events have led to at least 1,016 deaths and impacted roughly 4.9 million people in Mozambique. The country is amongst the most affected by climate change, facing both flooding and severe droughts during the rainy season.
In conclusion, Tropical Cyclone Jude has wreaked havoc across multiple provinces in Mozambique, necessitating urgent humanitarian aid. The distribution of emergency kits by IOM is a vital step in addressing the immediate needs of affected populations. The severe impact of cyclones highlights the ongoing vulnerability of the region to climate change and natural disasters.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
