Mozambique (Cyclones)

Tropical Cyclone Chido Executive Summary

Communities in Mozambique are suffering from the devastating effects of Tropical Cyclone Chido, which has left a trail of destruction in its wake. On 15 December, Cyclone Chido made landfall in Mozambique, bringing torrential rainfall exceeding 250 mm in 24 hours and strong winds up to 120 km/h. By 16 December, the cyclone had moved into Malawi and Tete Province, dissipating in Zimbabwe on 17 December.

The scale of the damage and the needs of the affected population are widespread and severe. According to the National Institute for Natural Disasters (INGD), as of 24 December 2024, an estimated 453,971 people have been impacted, with 120 fatalities and 868 injuries reported. Over 70,000 houses have been completely or partially destroyed, along with 250 schools, 52 health centres, and 338 electricity poles. These figures are expected to rise as assessments continue.

The number of affected individuals has surpassed the 350,000-threshold needed to trigger a Flash Appeal. Widespread devastation and connectivity challenges continue to hamper situational awareness and response efforts.

In Cabo Delgado Province, the districts of Mecufi, Metuge and Chiure, along with the provincial capital, Pemba, have been heavily affected, followed by Namuno, Montepuez, and Balama. The number of people impacted in Cabo Delgado is estimated at 272,000.

A joint multi-agency assessment mission (MIRA) led by INGD with OCHA support in collaboration with humanitarian partners on December 18, witnessed widespread devastation in the affected areas. The mission's findings were overwhelming, with entire communities left in ruins. In Mecufi, nearly 100 per cent of homes were destroyed, with only a few structures still standing. Similarly, Nangolo has experienced near-total destruction.

Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi Executive Summary

Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi made landfall south of Ilha de Mocambique in Nampula province in the early afternoon of 13 January and re-entered the Mozambique Channel via Angoche the next day. It brought severe weather conditions with Mossuril recording the highest precipitation with 247mm on 14 January followed by Muecate (240.1mm) and Nampula (210.4mm), and windspeeds of 150km/h, and intense wind gusts of up to 180 km/h.

Following the Initial Rapid Assessments by IOM DTM and INGD, the number of people affected by Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi stands at 283,334 individuals as of 27 January. Among the affected there are 142,598 children (50 per cent), 74 778 women (27 per cent), and 65,958 men (23 per cent) and 45,333 people with disabilities. The total number of damaged houses is estimated at 80,865 houses including 44,012 partially damaged and 36,853 fully damaged houses, as well as 48 health facilities, 221 schools, 168 places of workshop, and 4,092 Ha of agricultural area.

The most severe impact is in the districts of Mossuril (62,003 people) followed by Ilha de Mozambique (58,610 people), Monapo (44,287 people), Nacala Porto (25,394 people), Angoche (23,991 people) and Liupo (19,793 people).