Tropical Cyclone Jude hit Mozambique on March 10, 2025, affecting 375,214 people, with 81,149 homes damaged. The cyclone exacerbated vulnerabilities caused by previous storms, increasing humanitarian needs. Health risks are rising, and cholera cases have emerged in Nampula, while temporary accommodations for displaced populations are being established.
On March 10, 2025, Tropical Cyclone Jude made landfall in the Nampula province of Mozambique, unleashing heavy rainfall and strong winds. By March 13, the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) reported that 375,214 individuals were impacted, with 81,149 houses damaged or destroyed. The cyclone caused significant flooding and infrastructure damage in both Nampula and Zambezia, worsening the existing vulnerabilities of communities already grappling with food insecurity and limited access to essential services.
The cyclone season has been particularly devastating, with prior cyclones Chido in December 2024 and Dikeledi in January 2025 affecting approximately 684,000 people in the same regions. As Cyclone Jude moved inland, it diminished into a severe storm impacting Manica, Niassa, Sofala, and Tete provinces. This series of cyclones has compounded humanitarian challenges, necessitating a robust response to meet escalating needs in affected areas.
Health risks have escalated, particularly in Nampula province where the latest cholera bulletin reports 56 cholera cases as of March 14, 2025. Although no new cases were identified in the last 24 hours, fears of potential outbreaks remain due to contaminated water sources and overcrowded temporary accommodations for those displaced by the cyclone.
The Initial Rapid Assessment (IRA), executed by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in cooperation with the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and the CCCM Cluster alongside INGD, revealed over 61 temporary accommodation centers sheltering displaced individuals. These emergency sites are crucial for hosting evacuated households as authorities and humanitarian organizations work to address immediate needs such as food, water, sanitation, healthcare, and protection services.
Tropical Cyclone Jude has profoundly impacted Mozambique, particularly in Nampula and Zambezia provinces, where extensive damage and displacement have occurred. The compounded effects of consecutive cyclones have heightened humanitarian needs, while health risks, notably cholera, threaten vulnerable populations. Efforts to provide essential services and support to affected communities are ongoing, with numerous temporary accommodations established for the displaced.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
