Severe Tropical Cyclone Forecasted to Impact Mozambique in March 2025
A Severe Tropical Cyclone is forecasted to impact Mozambique, particularly Nampula province on 9 March. This system, named 12-20242025, will progress from Madagascar into the Mozambique Channel, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. The region is recovering from prior cyclone impacts and dealing with a cholera outbreak.
A new weather system is on course to impact Mozambique as a Severe Tropical Cyclone. The cyclone is anticipated to affect Nampula province on 9 March, initially manifesting as a severe tropical storm and escalating into a tropical cyclone. The Central Emergency Response Fund has activated the Anticipatory Action (AA) Framework to provide resources for humanitarian partners to prepare for the impending impact.
Currently, a low-pressure system, designated as 12-20242025, has developed in the Indian Ocean and is advancing towards Madagascar. It is forecasted to arrive on Madagascar’s east coast as a moderate tropical storm on the evening of 7 March. After traversing Madagascar, the system is expected to re-enter the Mozambique Channel on 8 March, progressing westward and ultimately affecting the northern coastline of Mozambique on 9 March.
Provinces such as Nampula, Zambezia, and Cabo Delgado are predicted to experience significant rainfall and high winds. Notably, Nampula Province has already suffered from the effects of Tropical Cyclone Chido in December 2024 and Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi in January 2025, impacting approximately 455,000 individuals. Moreover, as of 7 March, Nampula and Zambezia are facing a cholera outbreak, with 915 reported cases and 29 fatalities.
In summary, Mozambique is bracing for a new Severe Tropical Cyclone projected to hit Nampula province on 9 March. Previous cyclones have already severely impacted the region, prompting activation of the Anticipatory Action Framework to mobilize resources for humanitarian efforts. With ongoing health issues such as a cholera outbreak in the affected provinces, the situation remains critical as preparations are underway.
Original Source: www.unocha.org
