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Death Toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique Rises to 120

The death toll from Cyclone Chido, an intense tropical cyclone that struck northern Mozambique, has surged to 120, with 868 people injured and more than 680,000 affected, according to the latest figures released by Mozambique’s national disaster relief agency on Monday.

The northern provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa have suffered extensive damage due to heavy downpours, storms, and flooding caused by the cyclone, reported the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD).

Over 150,000 homes have been destroyed or partially damaged, alongside 250 schools, 89 public buildings, and 52 health facilities. Nearly 110,000 students have been affected by the devastation, according to the INGD update.

In response to the widespread displacement, the government has established two emergency shelters, currently housing 1,349 people.

On Sunday, the INGD highlighted the severe impact of Cyclone Chido on the education and health sectors in a social media post. “Cyclone Chido once again underscores the vulnerability of our social infrastructure to climate change and the pressing need for resilient planning to mitigate future impacts,” the post read.

Cyclone Chido formed over the southwestern Indian Ocean on December 5. After wreaking havoc in Mayotte, a French overseas territory, it made landfall in Mozambique on December 15, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.

The Mozambican government, along with international aid organizations, is mobilizing resources to assist affected communities and rebuild critical infrastructure. However, the scale of the disaster poses significant challenges to relief efforts.

Authorities are urging the international community to support Mozambique in its recovery and to invest in long-term strategies to enhance the country’s resilience against future climate-related disasters.

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