Latest updates on country situation
17 December 2024
Tropical Cyclone Chido caused significant disruption in the Comoros, Malawi, Mayotte and Mozambique. In Mozambique, it made landfall on 15 December 2024 in Cabo Delgado province, killing at least 45, injuring 493, and affecting over 184,000 people. It damaged approximately 35,000 houses, 149 schools, and 48 health facilities, mostly in Chiure, Mecufi, and Pemba, which are facing utility outages and urgent protection needs. In Malawi, it had affected over 45,000 people across 16 districts by 18 December, with 13 fatalities and infrastructure damage. Heavy rains continue to threaten the population. In the Comoros, it hit Anjouan and Moheli, affecting over 64,000 residents, displacing about 140, and injuring five. It damaged over 218 houses, nine schools, and 45% of crops, with reports of landslides and strong winds. Across all regions, urgent needs include shelter, food, infrastructure repair, and risk mitigation. Access issues and rainfall hamper recovery efforts. (OCHA 17/12/2024, OCHA 18/12/2024, OCHA 16/12/2024)