Tropical Cyclone Jude has significantly impacted Mozambique, causing infrastructure damage and displacing communities. Humanitarian response efforts are strained due to previous cyclones, necessitating improved coordination and assistance for temporary accommodation centers. The cyclone has disrupted education and living conditions, prompting urgent calls for enhanced support and facilities. Continuous updates on accommodation sites are crucial for effective management and response.
The Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster in Mozambique has issued Situation Report No. 1 regarding Tropical Cyclone Jude, which formed on March 6, 2025, in the Indian Ocean and made landfall on March 10. The cyclone caused severe infrastructure damage, loss of life, injuries, and significant population displacement in the provinces of Nampula, Cabo Delgado, and Zambézia, increasing humanitarian needs in these regions.
The northern region’s humanitarian response capacities are currently strained due to the aftermath of two previous cyclones, Cyclone Chido in December 2024 and Cyclone Dikeledi in January 2025. The Technical Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CTGD) activated anticipatory actions for floods and cyclones on March 8, prompting the CCCM response to begin in Angoche and Mogincual the following day. Preparatory actions included pre-positioning repair tools, educating communities about readiness, and collaborating with disaster risk reduction committees.
Following the cyclone’s impact, local authorities have activated accommodation centers in certain districts of Nampula and Zambézia, deploying site management teams for initial assessments and coordination. Assessments by CCCM and DTM teams identified 59 temporary accommodation facilities across nine districts in Nampula and one in Zambézia. However, many sites lack formal recognition, necessitating improved collaboration for effective mapping, classification, and assistance.
During this period, several families are resorting to night commuting, seeking refuge in various structures such as schools, churches, and unfinished buildings. They face challenges in rebuilding their homes while residing in makeshift shelters. In addition to immediate necessities such as food, water, and shelter, there is an urgent need to enhance living conditions for those in temporary accommodation, proposing the installation of basic services to improve overall hygiene and health.
Moreover, the cyclone has impeded educational access, as many schools have been damaged or repurposed for shelter, highlighting the need for coordinated efforts to support educational recovery and displaced families. Partners are urged to act collaboratively and include education-related needs in their responses to mitigate the cyclone’s long-term impacts. The CCCM Cluster continues to update the list of temporary accommodation facilities in coordination with DTM and local authorities, yet ongoing family departures may lead to both planned and spontaneous closures of these sites due to the prevailing challenging conditions.
In summary, the CCCM Cluster’s Situation Report highlights the profound impact of Tropical Cyclone Jude on Mozambique, causing significant humanitarian challenges, including infrastructure damage and population displacement. Amidst strained humanitarian response capacities, local authorities and communities are actively working to provide support. However, ongoing coordination and essential improvements in living conditions and educational accessibility remain critical for the affected populations.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
