Tropical Cyclone Jude Causes Tragedy in Mozambique and Malawi

Tropical Cyclone Jude has claimed at least nine lives in Mozambique and Malawi, with significant injuries and displacement reported. Six deaths occurred in Mozambique, while three were recorded in Malawi, where flooding left 20,000 people homeless. Relief efforts are hindered by infrastructure challenges following the storm.

Tropical Cyclone Jude has tragically resulted in the deaths of at least nine individuals in Mozambique and Malawi, as reported by officials on Thursday. The National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) in Mozambique disclosed that six fatalities were recorded, alongside 20 injuries, and the displacement of 9,525 individuals primarily in the northern provinces of Nampula and Niasa, as well as in the central province of Zambezia.

In Malawi, the impact of the cyclone led to three reported deaths, with an alarming 20,000 individuals rendered homeless, particularly in the southern region severely affected by flooding. Chiphiliro Khamula, spokesperson for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) in Malawi, stated that those displaced have been provided shelter in evacuation centers.

The cyclone initially made landfall in northern Mozambique on Sunday and subsequently moved to southern Malawi, causing extensive flooding from Monday through Wednesday. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) indicated that relief efforts are being impeded by washed-out roads and bridges, complicating access for emergency response teams.

It is noteworthy that in December of the previous year, Cyclone Chido similarly ravaged both Mozambique and Malawi, resulting in 73 fatalities in Mozambique and 13 in Malawi.

Tropical Cyclone Jude has brought significant devastation to Mozambique and Malawi, leading to multiple fatalities and displacement of thousands. The cyclone’s aftermath has hindered relief efforts due to infrastructure damage. This incident follows another cyclone disaster in the previous year, highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of these regions to severe weather events.

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