Cyclone Dikeledi devastates Mozambique: 11 dead, thousands homeless
Cyclone Dikeledi has caused the deaths of at least 11 people in the Nampula province in northern Mozambique. Torrential rains and winds reaching up to 121 miles per hour have destroyed thousands of homes and critical infrastructure.
The cyclone, which struck the northern part of Mozambique, brought tragic consequences. At least 11 people have died in the Nampula province, and 34 have been injured. The strong winds and downpours resulted in massive destruction, leaving nearly 250,000 residents homeless.
According to data provided by the national disaster management agency (INGD), the cyclone completely destroyed over 19,700 residential buildings, and 27,500 homes were partially damaged. The wind has torn off roofs and toppled high-voltage poles, leading to the damage of over 2,200 power poles.
Cyclone Dikeledi hits Mozambique
The situation in Mozambique remains dire, and residents are in urgent need of assistance. Due to fallen trees and stagnant water, hundreds of roads in the Nampula province have become impassable. Civil defense services are working intensively to restore normalcy in the region.
A few days ago, the Mozambique Information Agency reported that the cyclone, which passed through Mozambique midweek, destroyed 35 schools and nearly three thousand homes. At that time, it was reported that at least five people had died. Unfortunately, the death toll continues to rise.
Earlier, the cyclone passed through places like Mayotte (a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean) and Madagascar, where three people died, and more than five thousand residents were forced to leave their homes.
Cyclone Dikeledi is yet another example of how destructive the forces of nature can be. A month earlier, Cyclone Chido struck the eastern African region, and the prefect of Mayotte reported that the death toll from that cyclone could reach hundreds or even thousands.
