Massive flooding, rising malaria infections and fears of cholera outbreaks all persist after Cyclone Idai tore through the region, sparking what’s been described as the worst weather-related disaster to hit the southern hemisphere
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the cyclone was “uncommonly fierce and prolonged” and was “yet another alarm bell about the dangers of climate change, especially in vulnerable, at-risk countries.” Weather-related disasters will become more frequent and devastating if the world fails to act urgently on climate change, he said on Tuesday.Because of the warming of the world’s oceans, cyclones have more energy, spin faster and cause more damage, scientists believe.
The cyclone and flooding have killed at least 761 people in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi in the past two weeks, but the death toll is expected to rise significantly as the floodwaters recede and more bodies are found. Hundreds of people are still missing. The UN estimates nearly three million people have been affected in the three countries.
There are still about 1,200 stranded people in Manica province who are cut off by flooding or destroyed bridges; WFP is dropping high-energy biscuits to help them survive, he said. Despite the escalating crisis, Beira is becoming less isolated from the world, with road access now partly restored and electricity beginning to be reconnected, Mr. Livera said.
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