Tropical cyclone Chido struck Mozambique on December 15, 2024, significantly affecting Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces. With wind gusts surpassing 200 km/h, the cyclone caused severe damage to infrastructure, resulting in many destroyed homes. Less impact was felt in Niassa, Tete, and Sofala provinces, highlighting the widespread consequences of such storms.
Tropical cyclone Chido made landfall in Mozambique on December 15, impacting the Mecufi district in Cabo Delgado province. The cyclone’s effects were widespread, severely affecting the Nampula province and causing lesser impacts in the Niassa, Tete, and Sofala provinces. Wind gusts associated with the cyclone exceeded 200 kilometers per hour, leading to extensive infrastructure damage and numerous partially and completely destroyed houses.
Cyclones frequently affect Mozambique, especially during the storm season, which typically spans from November to April. The country is prone to such events due to its geographical location along the Indian Ocean. Tropical cyclone Chido illustrates the destructive potential of these storms, with significant implications for local communities and their livelihoods.
In conclusion, the landfall of tropical cyclone Chido in Mozambique has had a devastating impact on the regions it affected. With wind gusts exceeding 200 kilometers per hour, significant infrastructural damage and the destruction of homes have compounded the challenges faced by the affected communities. Such events underscore the importance of disaster preparedness and response in vulnerable areas.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
