Cyclone Chido has brought devastation to Mozambique, killing at least 120 people and destroying 110,000 homes. The cyclone made landfall in northern Mozambique on December 15, bringing with it powerful gusts of up to 260 kilometers per hour and heavy rainfall.
The affected areas include the northern provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa, with over 500,000 people impacted in Cabo Delgado alone. The region is already grappling with a long-running Islamist insurgency and the effects of human-driven climate change.
Key Statistics:
- Death Toll: At least 120 people killed in Mozambique
- Homes Destroyed: 110,000 homes destroyed
- People Affected: Over 680,000 people affected, with 500,000 concentrated in Cabo Delgado
- Displacement: 1,349 people currently housed in emergency shelters
The Mozambican government has set up emergency shelters, and the ruling party’s presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, has appealed for donations of food and clothes. The international community is also providing support to address the urgent needs of affected communities.
Source: Vanguard
