Overview of the Humanitarian Impact from Recent Tropical Cyclones in Mozambique (2025)

Mozambique has faced severe humanitarian crises due to Tropical Cyclones Chido, Dikeledi, and Jude from December 2024 to March 2025. Chido impacted over 453,000 individuals, with Cabo Delgado being the hardest hit. Dikeledi and Jude followed, compounding the devastation, causing widespread infrastructure damage, and exacerbating a cholera outbreak. Urgent humanitarian assistance is essential for recovery.

This report addresses the devastating impacts of Tropical Cyclones Chido, Dikeledi, and Jude in Mozambique between January and June 2025. Cyclone Chido, which made landfall on December 15, 2024, caused torrential rains and destructive winds, impacting over 453,000 people, with significant damages to housing, schools, and health facilities. The primary damage was in Cabo Delgado Province, especially in Mecufi and other districts, prompting a Flash Appeal due to needs surpassing 350,000 individuals.

Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi followed on January 13, 2025, affecting 283,334 individuals and causing severe damage, particularly in Nampula Province. Heavy precipitation and strong winds led to the destruction of homes, health facilities, and schools. The destruction was concentrated in Mossuril and Ilha de Mozambique, which reported the highest numbers of affected individuals.

Finally, Cyclone Jude made landfall on March 10, 2025, in Nampula Province, further exacerbating the situation with additional rainfall, infrastructure damage, and a cholera outbreak. The initial response was facilitated by the activation of the Mozambique Anticipatory Action Framework, allowing for preemptive action in anticipation of the cyclone’s impact. By March 19, the humanitarian situation had worsened, with nearly 390,000 affected individuals and continuing infrastructure challenges across multiple provinces.

In conclusion, these successive tropical cyclones have inflicted severe humanitarian consequences in Mozambique, necessitating urgent international assistance to support recovery. The cumulative effect of these disasters has amplified vulnerabilities, particularly in affected regions, requiring focused efforts on health and infrastructure restoration to stabilize the situation and support recovery amidst ongoing threats of cholera and food insecurity.

The recent tropical cyclones—Chido, Dikeledi, and Jude—have caused widespread destruction across Mozambique, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. As the nation faces significant humanitarian challenges, including health crises and infrastructural damage, immediate and coordinated response efforts are critical. Enhanced international support is necessary to address the extensive needs and to facilitate recovery efforts in the affected regions.

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