Tropical Cyclone Chido has severely impacted Mozambique, affecting approximately 329,510 individuals across Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa provinces. Damages to shelters, health facilities, and water systems have heightened vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent humanitarian response efforts. However, resources remain stretched, hindering the scale-up of assistance amidst increasing needs as the rainy season approaches.
As the impact of Tropical Cyclone Chido continues to unfold in Mozambique, the number of individuals affected is increasing across Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa provinces. The latest assessments indicate that an estimated 329,510 people have suffered due to the cyclone’s destructive winds and torrential rains. Shelters have sustained considerable damage, with over 39,000 houses destroyed, leaving numerous families vulnerable and exposed to additional risks, especially with the commencement of the rainy season.
Humanitarian response efforts are actively addressing critical needs for shelter, food, clean water, health, and protection services. However, these initiatives face significant challenges, including limited resources and reduced stockpiles, constraining the capacity to deliver timely assistance. The Mozambican government and its humanitarian partners are working rigorously to mobilize support, aiming to urgently replenish essential supplies, such as seeds lost to the cyclone, in order to mitigate reliance on external aid and ensure food security for affected communities.
The aftermath of Cyclone Chido presents a grave humanitarian crisis in Mozambique, particularly affecting the three northern provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa. In addition to the immediate devastation caused by high winds and torrential rain, many internally displaced persons (IDPs) face compounded vulnerabilities due to ongoing regional conflicts. The damages have prompted humanitarian agencies to activate response plans, although the existing capacities are being tested to their limits. The current rainy season could further worsen conditions for those already without shelter, clean water, or adequate healthcare services.
In conclusion, Tropical Cyclone Chido has inflicted significant damage across Mozambique, affecting over 329,000 individuals. Responding to the urgent humanitarian needs remains a paramount challenge due to resource constraints, yet ongoing efforts from the Mozambique Humanitarian Country Team highlight a commitment to support affected populations. It is critical for stakeholders to bolster aid efforts to avert further deterioration of the situation, particularly in replenishing essential resources and providing necessary services in the coming months.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
