By : Lloyd Mahachi
Cyclone Chido has brought great destruction to Mozambique. The cyclone hit the country on Sunday and has killed at least 45 people. Many more have been injured. The cyclone was very strong, with winds of up to 260 kilometers per hour. This has caused a lot of damage to homes and buildings.
The cyclone has affected two main areas in Mozambique: Cabo Delgado and Nampula. These are provinces in the north of the country. The damage has been very bad, with over 35,000 houses destroyed or badly damaged. This means that many people have lost their homes and are now without shelter. The United Nations has said that around 181,000 people have been affected by the cyclone.
The United Nations is helping to provide aid to those affected. They have given $4 million to help with emergency relief. This money will be used to provide food, water, and shelter to those who need it. Emergency teams are working hard to help people who have been displaced. They are also trying to assess the full extent of the damage caused by the cyclone.
The region that was hit by the cyclone was already facing many challenges. There has been conflict in the area, and many people were already displaced. The cyclone has made things much worse. Many of the resettlement centers that were set up to help displaced people have been badly damaged. This means that aid workers are having to work even harder to provide help to those who need it.
The main things that people need right now are food, water, and shelter. Aid workers are also trying to provide survival kits to help people get through this difficult time. The cyclone has also raised concerns about the spread of diseases. Aid workers are doing their best to prevent outbreaks and keep people safe.
The impact of Cyclone Chido is not just limited to Mozambique. Other countries in the region have also been affected. In Mayotte, at least 22 people were killed and thousands more were displaced. The international community is coming together to provide support and aid to those affected by the cyclone. This is a very difficult time for many people, and they need all the help they can get.
The people of Mozambique are very strong and resilient. They have faced many challenges in the past and have always come out strong. However, they need help and support right now. The aid that is being provided will go a long way in helping them to recover from the cyclone. It will take time, but with the help of the international community, Mozambique will be able to rebuild and recover.
Editor : Josephine Mahachi
