Mozambique cyclone cluster raises fears of new norm
- Three cyclones have hit Mozambique in three months, causing distress and damaging tens of thousands of homes, according to experts.
- Cyclone Jude, which struck last week, killed at least 16 people and destroyed over 40,000 homes, reported Mozambican authorities.
- Experts like Sebastien Langlade noted that the frequency and intensity of cyclones have increased in Mozambique's history, with eight cyclones since 2019 compared to fewer prior years.
- Officials are concerned about the lack of resources for recovery after repeated cyclones, emphasizing the need for investment in resilience.
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17 dead as Cyclone Jude wreaks havoc in East Africa
Sixteen people died in Mozambique and one in Madagascar after Cyclone Jude pivoted through the region last week, according to the latest European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) report. More than 130 people were injured while four were recorded missing as of March 18. ECHO estimates more than 10,500 people were displaced in Madagascar and almost 5,000 in Malawi. In all, at least 400,000 people were affected across the thr…
Mozambique cyclone cluster raises fears of new norm
Three cyclones have battered Mozambique in three months, pounding one of the world's most impoverished regions, pushing thousands of people into distress and leaving experts wondering whether more frequent storms will become the norm.
Mozambique Faces Growing Cyclone Crisis, Storms Intensify
Mozambique has endured three cyclones in just three months, leaving thousands struggling to rebuild and raising fears that increasingly frequent storms may become the new norm. The series of cyclones—Chido, Dikeledi, and Jude—has devastated one of the world’s poorest regions, displacing thousands and stretching the resources of humanitarian groups. The storms have also drawn concern from experts, who warn that extreme weather events in the area …
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