Tropical Cyclone Chido hit northern Mozambique on December 15, 2024, impacting Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa provinces with severe rains and winds. Approximately 380,000 individuals are affected, with urgent needs for shelter, food, and WASH supplies. The IOM is seeking to mobilize USD 12,159,000 to assist 240,000 individuals in the next six months, working alongside various humanitarian partners to address the ongoing crisis, exacerbated by previous conflicts and food insecurity.
Tropical Cyclone Chido struck northern Mozambique on December 15, 2024, affecting the provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa. The cyclone unleashed heavy rains of 250 mm and winds of up to 260 km/h, resulting in significant devastation. An estimated 380,000 individuals across 76,100 households have been impacted, with more than 88,670 homes completely or partially destroyed. The most pressing needs for the affected populations include shelter, non-food items (NFIs), food, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) supplies. The ongoing conflict in Cabo Delgado, which has displaced many residents since 2017, exacerbates the challenges faced by the affected communities, already grappling with severe food insecurity.
As the rainy season commences, raising concerns about flooding, an urgent response is required to assist the affected households to recover and withstand escalating adversities. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is collaborating with the National Institute for Natural Disaster (INGD), the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and other agencies to facilitate immediate aid efforts. Through this flash appeal, IOM aims to raise USD 12,159,000 over the next six months to assist 240,000 people across the impacted provinces. Furthermore, IOM is actively participating in the ongoing Multi-cluster/Sector Initial Rapid Assessment to track the situation and ensure coordinated humanitarian efforts.
In December 2024, Mozambique faced devastating impact from Tropical Cyclone Chido, which further complicated an already dire humanitarian situation in the northern provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa. This region has been plagued by ongoing conflict, leading to widespread displacement and vulnerabilities among its residents. The cyclone’s aftermath has exacerbated pre-existing conditions of acute food insecurity, affecting the capability of local populations to recover from this new disaster. The rainy season poses additional risks of flooding, necessitating immediate humanitarian support to assist those affected and mitigate further suffering.
The impact of Tropical Cyclone Chido has underscored the urgent need for humanitarian assistance in northern Mozambique. With significant damage inflicted on infrastructure and widespread displacement already existing due to conflict, immediate support is crucial to meet the needs of the affected populations. The collaborative efforts led by IOM and various humanitarian agencies highlight the commitment to address the crisis and foster recovery for the impacted communities. The situation remains critical as the rainy season progresses, further emphasizing the necessity for timely and effective intervention.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
