On 15 December 2024, Tropical Cyclone Chido hit Mozambique, causing 45 deaths and affecting 184,000 people. The provinces of Cabo Delgado and Nampula were hit hardest, with extensive damage to infrastructure. Relief efforts are underway across affected regions, including Malawi and Mayotte, where casualties and damage were also reported.
Tropical Cyclone Chido made landfall in Mozambique on 15 December 2024, resulting in significant devastation primarily in Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces. As of 18 December, the cyclone has claimed the lives of 45 individuals, with 184,000 others affected. In Mozambique, the storm caused extensive property damage, with over 35,000 houses destroyed or severely impacted. Additionally, 493 individuals have sustained injuries, and access to necessary resources is critical. Following its passage, Chido also affected Malawi and Mayotte, leading to injury and casualties there as well. Humanitarian partners are actively assessing damage and distributing essential supplies to support recovery efforts in these regions.
Tropical Cyclone Chido developed from a tropical depression on 7 December 2024 in the south-eastern Indian Ocean. It reached Category 4 strength by 10 December before weakening to Category 3 just prior to landfall in Mozambique. The cyclone significantly impacted Cabo Delgado, where wind speeds reached up to 260 km/h, causing catastrophic damage to homes, health facilities, and schools. Recovery efforts are ongoing as humanitarian agencies respond to the dire needs of affected populations in Mozambique, Malawi, and Mayotte.
In summary, Tropical Cyclone Chido has had a devastating impact on Southern Africa, particularly Mozambique, where the cyclone resulted in substantial loss of life, injuries, and humanitarian crises across several provinces. As recovery efforts are initiated, the focus remains on providing essential aid to the affected populations while assessing further damage and needs in impacted areas. The cooperation between humanitarian organizations is crucial to restoring basic services and ensuring the well-being of those affected.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
