Mozambique Prepares for Severe Tropical Cyclone 12-20242025 Impact

Mozambique is preparing for Severe Tropical Cyclone 12-20242025, expected to strike Nampula on March 9. The Anticipatory Action Framework has been activated for preemptive humanitarian actions. Previous cyclones have already affected 455,000 people, while a cholera outbreak persists in Nampula and Zambezia.

Mozambique is bracing for the impact of a newly forecasted weather system that is expected to develop into a Severe Tropical Cyclone, notably affecting Nampula province on March 9. Initially anticipated to hit as a severe tropical storm, the system is projected to escalate into a tropical cyclone thereafter. Humanitarian efforts have commenced under the Anticipatory Action Framework, with resources allocated by the Central Emergency Response Fund to facilitate preemptive action against the storm’s effects.

The current weather system, referenced as 12-20242025, has manifested as a low-pressure system in the Indian Ocean. It is on a trajectory towards Madagascar, where it is expected to strike as a moderate tropical storm on the evening of March 7. Following its passage over Madagascar, the system will likely traverse the Mozambique Channel on March 8, culminating its course along the northern coast of Mozambique on March 9. Provinces such as Nampula, Zambezia, and Cabo Delgado are expected to experience substantial rainfall and violent winds.

This marks a continued series of weather challenges for Mozambique, as Nampula Province encountered previously Tropical Cyclone Chido in December 2024 and Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi in January 2025. Collectively, these events have impacted around 455,000 individuals. Compounding these issues, a cholera outbreak persists in Nampula and Zambezia with a reported 915 cases and 29 fatalities as of March 7.

In summary, Mozambique faces potential devastation from an impending Severe Tropical Cyclone, particularly in Nampula province. The activation of the Anticipatory Action Framework for Cyclones emphasizes the necessity for humanitarian preparedness. With past cyclones already affecting hundreds of thousands and ongoing health crises, proactive measures are crucial to mitigate the impending impact of this weather system.

Original Source: reliefweb.int