Devastation from Tropical Cyclone Jude: Nine Lives Lost in Mozambique and Malawi

Tropical Cyclone Jude has claimed nine lives across Mozambique and Malawi. In Mozambique, six deaths and significant displacement were reported, while Malawi has seen three fatalities and 20,000 homeless due to flooding. Relief efforts are complicated by infrastructure damage, as witnessed in the wake of Cyclone Chido last December.

Tropical Cyclone Jude has resulted in the unfortunate loss of at least nine lives, as affirmed by officials on Thursday. The National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) in Mozambique reported that six fatalities occurred, with 20 individuals injured and 9,525 displaced across the Nampula and Niasa provinces in northern Mozambique and the Zambezia province in the center of the country.

In Malawi, an additional three deaths have been confirmed, with approximately 20,000 people rendered homeless in the southern region due to severe flooding caused by the cyclone. Chiphiliro Khamula, spokesperson for Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), indicated that those displaced are being provided shelter in various evacuation centers.

The cyclone made landfall in northern Mozambique early on Sunday and progressed into southern Malawi, leading to extensive flooding from Monday to Wednesday. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has mentioned that the ongoing relief efforts are facing significant challenges due to water-damaged roads and bridges. Earlier, in December, Cyclone Chido impacted both Mozambique and Malawi, claiming the lives of 73 individuals in Mozambique and 13 in Malawi.

Tropical Cyclone Jude has led to the tragic deaths of nine individuals across Mozambique and Malawi, severely affecting communities through displacement and flooding. Relief efforts are hindered by infrastructure damage, emphasizing the need for immediate humanitarian assistance. This disaster follows the previous impact of Cyclone Chido, highlighting the vulnerability of these regions to such climatic events.

Original Source: news.az