Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi said that more than 1 000 may have by killed by Cyclone Idai.
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi said that more than 1 000 may have by killed by Cyclone Idai.
Cyclone Idai wreaks havoc across Southeast Africa A devastating cyclone has slammed South Eastern Africa claiming lives in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. Red Cross confirmed to Euronews that they expect the death toll to categorically rise in Mozambique while access issues have posed challenges.
Cyclone IDAI Impact Overview: flooding caused by IDAI has affected more than 1million people in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. #reliefweb#CycloneIdaipic.twitter.com/pFwOqKkx5i
#CycloneIdaiZW Zimbabweans from all walks of life bring aid to victims of cyclone Idai in Chimanimani and Chipinge. @HeraldZimbabwe@ZimpapersI@diamond1038FMpic.twitter.com/m9bUkBuFzA
A big thank you to Derby Cheryl for supporting and donating to the Cyclone Idai cause.#Cycloneidaipic.twitter.com/yzhQAG7ooP
Government and People of #Pakistan extend heartfelt condolences to government and people of #Mozambique on the loss of precious lives in #CycloneIdai. We extend our full support and stand by our resilient Mozambique brothers and sisters in this difficult hour.
@DIRCO_ZA Minister Lindiwe Sisulu appeals to South Africans to assist the country’s neighbours in the form of humanitarian aid in wake of devastating effects of #CycloneIdaipic.twitter.com/fZO7fQuKm8
PICS: Mozambique deals with massive cyclone disaster
The UNICEF team has arrived on the ground to assess the needs of those affected by #cycloneidai. Along with our partners, and with assistance from donors, UNICEF is supporting the prepositioning and distribution… https://t.co/ziiFcAf3wI
MARS team is on the ground in Mutare and ready to assist with evacuations #CycloneIdaipic.twitter.com/bSExuFYiJB
UNICEF team has arrived on the ground to assess the needs of those affected by #cycloneidai. With partners & assistance from donors, we’re on hand to support the Govt with an initial response focused around Child Protection; & WASH interventions.?? UNICEF Zimbabwe/2019/TMukwazhi pic.twitter.com/z4FbQEEUoW
Zim businesses start to count the cost of Cylone Idai
Following a tropical cyclone that tore through the eastern parts of Zimbabwe, the southern African country is weighing up the loss of life as well as the impact of the damage to infrastructure such as roads, bridges and business.
According to a member of the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industry, Henry Nemaire, who is based in the affected Manicaland region, there has been extensive damage in terms of road infrastructure which has made some business operations such as plantations inaccessible. Most of Zimbabwe’s plantations are in the Eastern Highlands region.
STATEMENT: Standing strong through the storm
Death tolls in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe continue to rise after Idai made landfall in Mozambique on Thursday. As news of tragedy spreads in the wake of Idai, South Africans bear their own tragedies after floods and heavy rainfall in Kwazulu-Natal claimed seven lives, with citizens and paramedics saying that they have not seen a storm of such severity in the region before.
In response to these developments, Greenpeace Africa Executive Director Njeri Kabeberi has said:
“Greenpeace Africa expresses its solidarity with those affected by tropical cyclone Idai. Extreme weather events confront us with the reality of climate change, which is driven home with each addition to the death toll.
“Following the inspiring march of hundreds of thousands of students worldwide demanding action against climate change, it is essential that this variety of solidarity and support is expressed to those affected.
“Greenpeace Africa wishes strength and fortitude to millions across Africa who in the face of extreme weather and failing infrastructure continue to stand strong. We stand with you in the hope that it is within our reach to reverse the threats of climate change and extreme weather patterns that we are challenged with.” â (Greenpeace)
“Following the inspiring march of hundreds of thousands of students worldwide demanding action against climate change, it is essential that this variety of solidarity and support is expressed to those affected.
“Greenpeace Africa wishes strength and fortitude to millions across Africa who in the face of extreme weather and failing infrastructure continue to stand strong. We stand with you in the hope that it is within our reach to reverse the threats of climate change and extreme weather patterns that we are challenged with.
