Tropical Cyclone Jude impacted Mozambique on March 10, 2025, causing significant damage in Nampula, Cabo Delgado, and Zambézia provinces. Overwhelmed response capacities exist due to prior cyclones. Temporary accommodation facilities have been established, but many lack formal recognition. Urgent needs include food, water, shelter, and health services, particularly for displaced families. Support for education recovery is also critical, alongside improved living conditions in temporary shelters.
The Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster in Mozambique has released its first situation report concerning Tropical Cyclone Jude as of March 13, 2025. This cyclone, which developed into a significant weather system on March 6, impacted northern Mozambique with destructive winds reaching 195 km/h and over 250 mm of rainfall, resulting in casualties, injuries, and widespread displacement of communities across Nampula, Cabo Delgado, and Zambézia provinces.
Response efforts in the northern region are currently strained due to the aftermath of prior cyclones, including Cyclone Chido in December 2024 and Cyclone Dikeledi in January 2025. The Technical Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CTGD) initiated anticipatory actions on March 8, which allowed for immediate response activities by CCCM, including the pre-positioning of essential tools and community engagement through disaster risk management committees to prepare for the cyclone’s impact.
Local authorities have activated accommodation centers in response to the cyclone, with management teams deployed to oversee initial needs assessments and coordination efforts. CCCM and Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) teams identified 59 temporary accommodation facilities in nine districts of Nampula, along with one facility in Namacurra, Zambézia. However, many of these sites are not formally recognized, necessitating improved collaboration between the CCCM Cluster, local authorities, and other partners to enhance mapping and aid distribution.
Families affected by the cyclone are finding temporary refuge in various facilities, including schools, churches, and health centers, while attempting to rebuild their homes. There exists an urgent requirement for food, water, and shelter, as well as basic health services and sanitation facilities. It is critical to improve living conditions for those in temporary accommodations while ensuring a focus on fire safety and cholera prevention measures.
The recent cyclone has disrupted educational infrastructure, delaying children’s access to schooling. Coordinated efforts are needed to assist displaced families and facilitate the recovery of educational services. Partners are invited to integrate education-related necessities into their response plans to mitigate the cyclone’s long-term educational implications.
Lastly, the CCCM Cluster consistently updates and maintains a list of temporary facilities in cooperation with DTM and local authorities. As families continue to leave these sites due to challenging conditions, both planned and unplanned deactivations are anticipated.
The situation report from the CCCM Cluster delineates the extensive impact of Tropical Cyclone Jude on Mozambique, highlighting the urgent humanitarian needs resulting from significant displacement and infrastructure damage. The need for improved coordination among response units, reinforcement of living conditions, and prioritization of educational recovery is critical to effectively support the affected population. Collaborative efforts between local authorities and partners can enhance the overall management of the ongoing crisis.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
