According to authorities, the number of people killed after Cyclone Chido in Mozambique has risen to 45.
President Filipe Nyusi expressed his solidarity with the families who lost their loved ones and with all those affected by the cyclone, which hit the provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula and Niassa on Sunday.
According to the latest official updates, almost 500 people were injured.
Nyusi said on social media that the government is mobilized to provide immediate support during this difficult time. “We are present and mobilized to ensure that all necessary support is provided.
“I have sent teams to assess the situation on the ground and ensure that the victims receive the necessary support,” he said.
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In a related development, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced a contribution of $4 million to assist Mozambique's humanitarian response efforts.
The World Vision Mozambique charity said it is committed to helping 75,000 affected people, mainly children, with aid estimated at $1.2 million.
The latest update indicated that 48 health units were affected, 35,689 families affected and 23,931 houses destroyed, in addition to other damage to infrastructure and property.