Cyclone Jude recently struck Northern Mozambique, becoming the third storm in four months. It made landfall with winds of 140 km/h and caused flooding, displacing residents and damaging infrastructure. UNICEF has classified the situation as “very bad,” particularly for children, and is providing emergency assistance.
Cyclone Jude recently struck Northern Mozambique, marking the third significant storm to affect the region within a span of just four months. The cyclone made landfall in the morning, with sustained winds reaching 140 km/h (87 mph) and gusts peaking at 195 km/h, as reported by the National Institute of Meteorology (INAM). This extreme weather event particularly impacted the Mossuril district in Nampula province.
The cyclone resulted in widespread flooding and considerable infrastructural damage, displacing numerous residents and causing power outages. Locals in Nacala, a nearby city, expressed surprise at the severity of the impact. The region, already facing instability, had previously endured two cyclones in December and January, straining its humanitarian response capacity.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has designated the current situation as “very bad,” emphasizing that children are particularly at risk. The flooding exacerbates the threat of waterborne diseases, such as cholera, diarrhea, and malaria. Notably, Nampula boasts the highest number of children of any province in Mozambique. Therefore, UNICEF has been collaborating with the government to provide emergency aid kits and additional support to those affected by Cyclone Jude.
Cyclone Jude has significantly impacted Northern Mozambique, causing damage and displacing residents. This cyclone, the third in four months, has worsened the humanitarian crisis in an already vulnerable region. With UNICEF’s intervention, efforts are underway to mitigate the adverse effects on the most affected populations, particularly children.
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