Cyclone Chido: Mozambique Faces Rising Humanitarian Crisis
Cyclone Chido has severely impacted over 453,971 individuals in Mozambique, leading to extensive infrastructure damage and prompting a humanitarian response that has mobilized US$88 million to assist 320,000 people, particularly women and girls. The cyclone’s effects continue to threaten food security and livelihoods across affected provinces.
As Cyclone Chido continues to wreak havoc in Mozambique, the number of affected individuals has escalated significantly. Recent assessments indicate that over 453,971 people from 90,513 families across multiple provinces, including Cabo Delgado and Nampula, have been impacted. The humanitarian response has mobilized aid, reaching at least 77,000 individuals within 12 days post-cyclone, and a flash appeal has been launched to secure US$88 million to aid 320,000 residents in dire need, particularly focusing on 156,000 women and girls. Reports indicate extensive infrastructure damage, with approximately 70,400 homes destroyed and considerable agricultural land inundated, complicating recovery efforts and exacerbating food insecurity.
Cyclone Chido significantly affected Mozambique’s infrastructure and communities following its landfall, with the majority of the devastation concentrated in Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces. The National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) released data confirming widespread impacts, leading to a humanitarian crisis that necessitates substantial intervention. The destruction of homes and agricultural land not only endangers immediate livelihoods but raises long-term concerns regarding food security in the nation.
The situation in Mozambique following Cyclone Chido remains critical, with ongoing assessments revealing that extensive destruction has affected hundreds of thousands. With resource mobilization underway and significant financial support required, the humanitarian community is striving to address the immediate needs of those impacted. This disaster underlines the necessity for strengthened disaster response mechanisms and long-term support for recovery and resilience.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
