Tropical Cyclone Jude made landfall on 10 March 2025 in Mozambique, posing risks to 780,000 individuals due to strong winds and heavy rainfall. Flooding alerts have been issued, and humanitarian responses are strained due to prior cyclone impacts and choleral outbreaks. Initial assessments indicate damage to infrastructure and ongoing health crises.
On 10 March 2025, Tropical Cyclone Jude made landfall in the Mossuril district of Nampula province, sustaining maximum winds of 140 km/h, with gusts reaching 195 km/h. Approximately 780,000 individuals are identified as being at risk due to expected high winds and torrential rainfall. The Hydrological Department in Nampula has issued a flooding alert for major river basins in anticipation of severe weather conditions.
Tropical Cyclone Jude has resulted in significant risks for the Mozambican population, with extensive humanitarian needs exacerbated by the prior impacts of previous cyclones. The ongoing choleral outbreak, infrastructure damage, and strain on resources present challenges in delivering effective response measures. Urgent aid is needed to address these challenges and mitigate the impacts of flooding and health threats in affected provinces.
Original Source: reliefweb.int
