In Mozambique, the impact of tropical cyclones from December 2024 through March 2025 has led to extensive damage and humanitarian crises. Cyclone Chido affected over 453,971 people, while Cyclone Dikeledi impacted approximately 283,334 individuals. Cyclone Jude caused further destruction, complicating existing vulnerabilities such as cholera outbreaks. Immediate assistance is critical to address the severe impacts on infrastructure and public health.
Mozambique has been severely impacted by Tropical Cyclone Chido, which made landfall on December 15, 2024. The cyclone caused torrential rains exceeding 250 mm within 24 hours and winds reaching 120 km/h. As of December 24, over 453,971 people have been affected, leading to 120 fatalities and extensive destruction including 70,000 houses, 250 schools, and numerous health facilities and electricity poles.
In summary, Mozambique has faced devastating impacts from consecutive tropical cyclones, with Cyclone Chido causing widespread destruction before Cyclone Dikeledi further exacerbated the humanitarian crisis. The need for effective response mechanisms and continued assessment is urgent, as the number of affected individuals continues to rise across multiple provinces.
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