Mozambique — Flash Update - Cyclone Chido - Nampula Niassa — N° 2

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DTM Mozambique, DTMMozambique@iom.int
Location
Mozambique
Activity
  • Mobility Tracking
  • Event Tracking
Period Covered
Dec 17 2024 -
Dec 17 2024

Tropical Cyclone Chido made landfall in Mozambique on 15 December 2024, bringing intense winds and heavy rainfall that caused widespread destruction of housing, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure across Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa provinces. This report presents preliminary findings from six affected districts (Erati, Memba, Mecuburi, Mongicual, Nacala Porto, Lalaua) in Nampula province and seven of the affected districts in Niassa province (Nipepe, Lago, Metarica, Maua, Cuamba, Majune and Mandimba).

According to the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) of Mozambique, 20,178 households, comprising 104,220 individuals, have been affected. As of 17 December 2024, INGD data indicates that 18,854 houses have been partially damaged, while 2,259 houses have been completely destroyed, totaling 21,113 damaged shelters in Nampula and Niassa provinces. Shelter, food and non-food items (NFIs) remain the most critical needs for the affected population accross Nampula and Niassa provinces. Prioritised NFI needs include Hygiene kits, Dinginity kits soap and mosquito nets. Joint multi-sectoral needs assessments, led by INGD and humanitarian partners, are ongoing to evaluate the evolving needs and living conditions of affected populations. 

Population Groups

IDPs

Survey Methodology

Unit of Analysis Or Observation

Admin Area 2

Household

Individual

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Geographical Scope Partial Coverage

Administrative boundaries with available data

The current dataset covers the following administrative boundaries