The cyclone made landfall on December 15, bringing torrential rains and strong winds that devastated Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa provinces. Over 123,000 families—more than 622,000 people—have been affected, with over 140,000 homes damaged or destroyed, INGD reported.

Public infrastructure has also suffered heavily, with damage to 250 schools, 89 public buildings, and 52 health centers. Flooded agricultural lands further threaten food security in the region.

To assist victims, the government has set up two shelters accommodating 1,349 people.

However, the scale of destruction presents significant challenges for relief and recovery efforts.

In a national address on Thursday, President Filipe Nyusi declared two days of mourning and expressed his condolences to the victims’ families, urging solidarity in the face of this disaster.

Authorities and humanitarian agencies are calling for more support to address the urgent needs of those affected by the cyclone.

Cyclone Chido struck northern Mozambique last weekend.