The tropical cyclone Chido struck Mozambique on December 15, 2024, causing significant damage, particularly in Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces. Wind speeds surpassed 200 km/h, resulting in many homes being devastated.
Tropical cyclone Chido made landfall in Mozambique on December 15, 2024, primarily impacting the Mecufi district in Cabo Delgado province. The storm significantly affected Nampula province, while Niassa, Tete, and Sofala provinces endured lesser impacts. Wind gusts from Chido exceeded 200 km/h, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and leading to numerous homes being either partially or completely demolished.
Mozambique experiences seasonal tropical cyclones, which can have devastating effects on its infrastructure and communities. The onset of the storm season in 2024-2025 presented a serious threat to the nation, with cyclone Chido being a significant event. Understanding the impacts of such cyclones aids in assessing vulnerabilities and planning for disaster risk reduction.
In summary, cyclone Chido represents a significant event in Mozambique’s storm season, highlighting the dangers of tropical cyclones in the region. The extensive wind damage and destruction of homes in multiple provinces underline the pressing need for improved disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience in the face of climate change.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
