[48], Over 400 households had been damaged or destroyed in the Masvingo province. Flooded cropland outside Beira (Photo: Horizont3000). Humanitarian responders prepared for response after the storms passing. In the two weeks prior to its arrival, southern and central Mozambique had experienced rainfall and flooding. I never thought I would be afraid of water, but this was horrible,", Merely weeks after Tropical Storm Chalane made landfall in the country, Eloise made landfall around 2:30a.m. CAT with wind speeds of 160km/h (99mph). [53] Eloise exited Madagascar on 21 January, leaving one person dead in the country. The UN Childrens Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday launched a new climate financing initiative designed to help countries address current and growing impacts of the climate crisis, and better cope with disasters. Steven Vermaak, chairman of the Transvaal Land Union of water affairs, said that the Nyl river, in Limpopo, ran for the first time in 15 years. Over half of the population has been displaced from Buzi district an area often affected by floods and disasters, leading to chronic displacement and where the search for durable solutions remain a challenge and shelters is an overwhelming need. [54], More than 5,000 homes in total were damaged across Buzi, Dondo, Nhamatanda, and Beira City, according to the government's preliminary data. The COVID-19 disease has added to longstanding challenges in Mozambique which have threatened the southern African countrys most vulnerable people. A rapid assessment conducted by IOM's Protection/ Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) team carried out with the district Services for Health, Women and Social Action (SDSMAS) of Buzi, Dondo, Nhamatanda and Sussudenga Districts, found that over 2,300 already vulnerable households already recently hit by tropical storm Chalane were heavily affected by Eloise. They are also focusing on responses to help mitigate gender-based violence. [10], On 14 January, a zone of disturbed weather formed over the central South Indian Ocean to the east of another system and gradually organized while moving westward. 0000010779 00000 n Further losses can occur if business continuity is lost through disrupted supply of intermediate inputs from, or distribution to, other businesses. 0000079037 00000 n Mozambique was hit by several cyclones in the last few decades, and in 2019, after cyclones Idai and Kenneth, the country became the first one in southern Africa to be hit by two cyclones in the same raining season. 292 0 obj <>stream Globally they are among the most destructive natural hazards. xygX[VwQv#);qo1 wlcM1"! 0000096134 00000 n According to preliminary satellite analysis by UNOSAT surveying the Sofala and Manica provinces, about 2,200km2 of land appeared to be flooded, with Beira City, Buzi and Nhamatanda had the greatest number of people potentially exposed to flooding. The Secretary-General said the UN was honoured to continue standing in solidarity with the people and Government of Mozambique, and called for the world to take immediate action to mitigate global warming while helping nations, like Mozambique, which are on the frontline of climate change, to become more resilient, so that they can better adapt to the impacts of extreme weather events. 0000053026 00000 n [62] Essential medicine for up to 20,000 people was provided by UNICEF. %PDF-1.5 % OCHA coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises. After moving southwestward across the Mozambique Channel for an additional 2 days, Eloise strengthened into a Category 1-equivalent cyclone, due to low wind shear and high sea surface temperatures. 0000092591 00000 n Other affected districts are Dondo Nhamatanda and Chibabava in Sofala (DTM, INGD 05/02/2021). 173 120 IOM is also supporting the Shelter Cluster, as co-lead with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and is promoting and advocating for sustainable solutions to address the extensive challenges faced by displaced populations and host communities in Mozambique. [45] As of 28 January, 349 houses have been reported to be either damaged or destroyed. [72][73] As many as 10 people were living inside of some emergency tents at one time. [61] Advertising hoardings were blown over due to wind, and rivers burst through their banks in the region. 0000006087 00000 n Aiming to . 2 Mozambique", "Food for the Hungry mobilizes immediate disaster relief response to Tropical Cyclone Eloise Mozambique", "Protection Cluster Mozambique Cyclone Eloise Flash Update #01 (31 Jan 2021) - Mozambique", "Climate-fuelled Cyclone Eloise compounded by Covid-19 leaves over 260K in urgent humanitarian need Oxfam Mozambique", "Mozambique |Eloise Response |Beira Accommodation Centers (1 February 2021) Mozambique", "Satellite detected waters extents between 14 & 31 January 2021 in Sofala Province of Mozambique - Imagery analysis: 14-31 January 2021 | Published 3 February 2021 | Version 1.0", "Turning the tide for women and girls caught in the Cabo Delgado crisis Mozambique", "Storm Eloise: Volunteers risk lives to save others, bring closure to bereaved families", Direction Gnrale de la Mtorologie de Madagascar, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cyclone_Eloise&oldid=1139796298, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 23:19. In late January 2021, Tropical Cyclone Eloise caused widespread damage and heavy flooding in central Mozambique. [76] According to more preliminary data released by INGD on 28 January, the number of people affected still continued to rise as teams continued to survey damage, with the number standing at 314,369; a significant increase was reported in Buzi District. 0000147165 00000 n Sofala was the most impacted, reporting significant damages and people affected. Cyclone Eloise, which tore through the same communities, is a stark reminder of the urgent need for climate finance in the form of grants for countries on the frontlines of climate change, she said. [1] Weak shelters set up for the cyclone were either damaged or destroyed. But it acknowledged that given the countrys limited fiscal space and high public debt additional external support, preferably in the form of grants and highly concessional loans, is also urgently required. The cyclone has since lost its strength and has been. Since suffering the back-to-back shocks of Idai and Kenneth, Mozambique has been hit by other destructive storms, including Chalane in December 2020, followed by Tropical Cyclone Eloise. Several northern provinces of South Africa were expected to experience heavy rains, which prompted severe risk warnings for them. Cyclone Eloise affected 314,000 people, including more than 20,012 people who are living in 31 temporary accommodation centres in Sofala and Inhambane provinces (30 centres in Sofala and one in Inhambane) (DTM, INGD 05/02/2021; OCHA 29/01/2021). Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. 0000000016 00000 n Its a quiet catastrophe, he said, citing the lack of international attention to the struggle for recovery. Dams were brought to a tipping point, which raised concerns that they may worsen the flooding even more for the affected areas. In total, 43,327 people have been displaced, while 34,566 people were evacuated. They distributed much needed supplies for survivors, staff, and volunteers. 724 0 obj <>stream 0000051336 00000 n Preparations for the advancing storm took place in Madagascar before Eloise's landfall and in multiple other African countries. 714 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<2386BC055C799A469D2938BFC5C57027><4051AF3EADFEDF4088CBB6F135426D40>]/Index[612 113]/Info 611 0 R/Length 264/Prev 693709/Root 613 0 R/Size 725/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream 0000148814 00000 n There have been 27 confirmed deaths, with one in Madagascar, 11 in Mozambique, three in Zimbabwe, 10 in South Africa, and two in Eswatini. The seventh tropical depression, fifth named storm and the second tropical cyclone of the season, Eloise's origins can be traced to a disturbance over the central portion of the South-West Indian Ocean basin which developed into a tropical depression on 16 January, and strengthened into a tropical storm on 17 January, though the storm had limited strength and organization. These may disrupt essential services, like food, water, sanitation, electricity, and communication. Further to the immediate humanitarian response required, critical considerations to ensure sustainable approaches are: Resilience approach building on lessons learned from Idai Cyclone Durable solutions: phased, gradual and principled approaches to displacement management to include mid to long-term planning in the different options identified. 0000004813 00000 n Big risk of floods and landslides 0000093804 00000 n These spread to western and central Free State. Strong winds and heavy rain were brought by it to several areas of the region, including Madagascar, Mozambique, and South Africa. [62] Prime Minister Carlos Carlos Agostinho do Rosrio visited the Sofala province on 25 January, and called on local residing in areas at risk of even more flooding to evacuate to safer grounds. They also said that the Buzi district had good soil, and that people could set up farms in the district, and return to Guara Guara during the rainy season in March. 0000003264 00000 n [5] On 12 February, in a public government gazette, a national state of disaster was declared as damage had been more serious than previously thought. This rarely seen track was last recorded in 2000, with tropical cyclones Leon-Eline and Hudah. However, the eThekwini and uMgungundlovu district municipalities experienced only light rainfall. 0000012230 00000 n Assessments indicated that Sofala Province was the hardest hit, especially in the Buzi, Dondo, and Nhamatanda districts, as well as Beira City. Tropical Storm Eloise is expected to turn into a Cyclone with expected winds between 140km/h and 160km/h. The priority needs reported in all of the accommodation centres are food, followed by water and shelter (DTM, INGD 31/01/2021). But that could prove difficult. 0000011347 00000 n Tropical cyclone (TC) activity in the Mozambique Channel from January to March 2012 resulted in five landfalls that affected Madagascar and southeastern Africa. 0000147738 00000 n 0000108517 00000 n The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. From extreme floods to heat and drought, weather and climate-related disasters have affected millions and cost billions this year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday, describing the tell-tale signs and impacts of intensified climate change. 0000026350 00000 n In Chipinge, 190 households were affected across 7 wards. 0000005257 00000 n 0000097113 00000 n 0000040367 00000 n He also drew attention to the inequality inherent in climate change, whereby countries in Africa, which are the least responsible for the crisis, are warming at twice the global rate, facing more intense and more frequent tropical storms. Subsequently, Eloise weakened into a remnant low over land on 25 January, dissipating soon afterward. The resulting flooding affected the residents of Vila Sede, Guara-Guara, Ampara, Grudja, Estaquinha, Inhamuchindo, and Bndua localities in Buzi district (DTM, INGD 31/01/2021). Through support from the CCCM Cluster and the local Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), in coordination with all Clusters, inter-agency efforts are made to support the government in principled returns and definition of solution-orientated options for affected populations, supported with intentions surveys, with the objective to inform the process. The Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe had warned of heavy rainfall, flooding, destructive winds and lightning on 23 January in parts of the country due to Tropical Cyclone Eloise. [66] Kruger National Park closed multiple roads and camps as the cyclone passed over. There were sporadic reports of damaged houses and infrastructure. With limited resources available in country to respond at scale, the situation is dire. In January 2021, Tropical cyclone Eloise caused widespread damage and flooding on a long swathe of coastline and impacted an area that is still recovering from cyclone Idai, which hit in March 2019. 173 0 obj <> endobj 0000026524 00000 n The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. 612 0 obj <> endobj [24] As the storm moved further inland, Eloise weakened rapidly, due to interaction with the rugged terrain and dry air. [64], On 29 January, the international aid organization Food for Hungry (FN) announced details of its response in Mozambique. [65], Due to persistent heavy rain, low-lying areas of Limpopo had seen mild flooding and debris which caused some roads to close. A tropical cyclone that struck central Mozambique last week has affected 250,000 people, a sharp increase over initial estimates, according to a UN official. Tropical Cyclone Eloise, a category 2 storm, made landfall in the first hours of 23 January 2021, 20km south of the Beira . They also attempted to give out information regarding to social distancing, but circumstances at the time proved it to be difficult. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Mozambique, continued the UN chief, is facing a triple threat of conflict, the climate crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic, and its people urgently need help. 0000079427 00000 n [46] The Municipal Council of Mbabane Public Information states that drains had been cleaned out to avoid floods and that trees that threatened structures and people were identified. Accurate early warnings and early action on the ground helped limit loss of life over the course of the cyclone, UN officials said. UNICEF teams had assessed immediate needs and mobilized the rapid distribution of such critical supplies as safe water and water purification supplies, medical supplies, tents, and hygiene kits. Tropical Cyclone Eloise arrived in Mozambique on January 23, 2021. Cyclones cause major flooding, which can drown animals and destroy their natural environments. The province received 150mm of rain in less than 16 hours. [22][23] Following landfall, Eloise rapidly deteriorated, with the storm weakening back into a moderate tropical storm within 12 hours and the eye completely disappearing. Farmland was damaged as well. %%EOF 0000074591 00000 n 0000093267 00000 n From 9 January until 23 January when Eloise made landfall in Mozambique, the provinces of Inhambane, Manica, Niassa, Sofala, Tete, and Zambezia received heavy rains (IFRC 22/01/2021). 0000010135 00000 n The South African Weather Service (SAWS) had put a level 4 yellow and a level 9 orange warning through 25 January for disruptive rain across central and eastern parts of the Mpumulanga and Limpopo provinces and the northeastern parts of Kwazulu-Natal Province. In the accommodation centres and displacement locations, the lack of food, shelter and access to WASH facilities, paired with the high level of congestion, renders conditions extremely difficult for those who have been hit by the passage of Eloise cyclone. Mozambique: Central Region - Multi-Sectoral Location Assessment - (Manica, Sofala and Zambezia provinces) | Round 22 - March, 2022, Mozambique: Central Region - Multi-Sectoral Location Assessment - Round 20 (Tropical Cyclone Eloise Aftermath) (Data collection period: 18 March - 14 April 2021), Mozambique: Cabo Delgado and Nampula - Multi-Sectoral Location Assessment - Round 3 (June 2021), Mozambique: Tropical Cyclone Eloise - Multi-Sectoral Location Assessment, Accommodation centres - Tropical Cyclone Eloise Aftermath (Data collection period: 28 January - 05 February 2021). But people here are not prepared for more frequent intense storms, said Jan Wiesenmller, country manager for the Austrian development agency Horizont3000 in Mozambique. , a`.z3Ur2h|uC 3t24@B)u]S ZTR endstream endobj 130 0 obj <> endobj 131 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 132 0 obj <>stream The epicentre of the cyclone hit Buzi district and brought heavy rainfall that caused Chicamba Dam and Mavuzi Reservoir to overflow. The number kept rising for classrooms and health centers; with 579 and 86 in need of repairs respectively. 2010 Tropical cyclone USA 1900-2008 GDP Increase since 1900 Nordhaus 2010 Weather (incl. Africa. Over 8,700 people were living in 16 temporary shelters in the port of Beira, due to Eloise's damages. Tropical Cyclone Eloise reached the coast of Mozambique on 23 January, with winds of around 140km/h and gusts of up to 160km/h (category 2 tropical cyclone equivalent). The Mncitsini, Manzana, Mangwaneni, Mpolonjeni provinces all reported mudslides and landslides. [45] More than 1,000 people were affected. As a result of the impact of Tropical Cyclone Eloise, 8,755 families had their tents and shelters destroyed/partially destroyed. Extreme flooding occurred throughout central Mozambique, with many areas being flooded due to continuous heavy rains weeks prior to Eloise's landfall. 0000010891 00000 n %%EOF endstream endobj startxref Tropical storm Freddy made landfall in Inhambane province on 24 February. 0000019822 00000 n [62] On 27 January, an estimated 74 health centers and 322 classrooms were damaged or destroyed. [60] At least 8,000 people were said to be displaced at the time. The pre-cyclone rains affected more than 21,500 people and more than 1,900 houses (ECHO 23/01/2021; OCHA 22/01/2021). ]wh2Cy4U{C! By - (UNICEF/AFP/File) A tropical cyclone that pummeled central Mozambique last weekend has impacted 250,000 people, a sharp increase over initial estimates, a UN official said Tuesday. The landfall of Tropical Cyclone Eloise in the night of 23 January 2021 and previously, . The lack of funds in the first place hindered efforts, said Marie David, acting assistant country director for Care International in Mozambique. [63], In Eswatini, the storm was reported to have killed two people. 0000071565 00000 n Disaster management teams were placed on high alert ahead of the storm. 0000096480 00000 n [48] In the Bitika District of Masvingo province, preliminary assessments conducted by the District Development Coordinator highlighted water and sanitation as serious concerns for survivors. 0000147942 00000 n [34], According to the Mozambican National Meteorological Institute (INAM), Eloise was expected to make landfall somewhere between the Inhambane and Gaza provinces. 18,000 people have been internally displaced, strongest storm to make landfall on the African continent. 91'`hmK*aN F;8p#X. Q50K2"k> 1V>2R!HVzfyO/h_dqC4dZ(LMd.i\wCKY,ru5[Qg&+G 1}3_ wYoj/. Beira's port also closed for about 40 hours, and limited supplies of emergency non-food items were given. 0000036730 00000 n [38], According to the South African Weather Service, Northern Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and northern KwaZulu are expected to be affected by heavy rains that may last into Monday. I was deeply moved by the strength and resilience of all those affected, said Antnio Guterres, in a message released on Saturday, and I was also inspired by the heroism of first responders.. Tropical Cyclone Freddy, one of the longest-lasting systems in the southern hemisphere, has hit Madagascar with strong winds and high seas and now threatens Mozambique with dangerous and exceptional rainfall levels. The tropical storm killed over 1,000 people and destroyed more than 100,000 homeswhen it swept through Mozambique in March 2019. ^>}|k^1L5tlb#WEl/P,LX$vH 8 8T"vtkxP_pHu44O' KH#/Ip"fW,I}CDfiX I"r,#}B*L+H)n-x(G\!)xFG/UXf4 EYv6op\(yJrYo,%\B<8#%?W&|W:+EF;$Qn_o$asl-*2~ mv(wFs;&eQ:V{[Ex {b1$mb118@l'Kw'bxp&vXN#\ More than 250,000 people are estimated to have been affected by cyclone Eloise, which made landfall on 23 January in the central Sofala province, according to the UN. 0000078672 00000 n We are still working in an emergency. #Freddy made landfall in #Mozambique as severe tropical storm Publish Date: 23 February 2023. 29,310 houses were affected: 17,738 were destroyed, 8,565 were damaged, and 3,007 were flooded, mainly in Sofala province. 0000148309 00000 n [44], On 19 January, Eloise made landfall in the northeastern town of Antalaha, Madagascar as a tropical storm. The effort for recovery has backtracked, said Kandaya. 2009a Tropical cyclone China 1983-2006 GDP No trend Zhang et al. [63] Zimbabwe has had an increase in favorable water availability for crops and live stock, due to the widespread and heavy rainfall. 242,000 hectares of crops were destroyed in areas hit by Eloise (IFRC 12/02/2021; IFRC 29/01/2021; DTM, INGD 31/01/2021). A limited supply of emergency items had been stockpiled in the city. On 23 January, Cyclone Eloise made landfall in Mozambique, bringing powerful winds, torrential rain and severe flooding. At least 579 classrooms and 86 health centres will need repairs (DTM, INGD 31/01/2021; Protection Cluster 31/01/2021; OCHA 29/01/2021). 0000149137 00000 n 0000008146 00000 n [64] On 28 January, the number of houses affected rose to a total of 20,558. [60] Prior to landfall, 4,000 households were affected by floods in Buzi, with another 266 in Nhamatanda, and 326 in Beira. [13] Initially, Eloise struggled to strengthen further from the presence of strong easterly shear and dry air, which caused Eloise's thunderstorm activity to be displaced to the west. This was worsened after Eloise made landfall. Late on 19 January, Eloise made landfall in northern Madagascar as a moderate tropical storm, bringing with it heavy rainfall and flooding. %PDF-1.7 % At least 20,012 people were still seeking shelter in 31 temporary accommodation shelters at the time (30 in Sofala, 1 in Inhambane). A UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) plane flies over cyclone-battered Nosy Varika, in Madagascar. The food was originally going to be used as part of its ongoing lean-season response, but it was instead used to feed those in need after the cyclone's passing. More than 100,000 people have been displaced and dams are at a tipping point. [2][3][4][5][6][7] Eleven additional people are currently missing. Slow disbursement of international funds following the 2019 cyclones is partly responsible for the ongoing recovery effort, Kandaya said. Julius Mahlangu, a forecaster for the SAWS, said that the rains were expected to cease by Monday morning. Infrastructure has taken a heavy hit. 0000148670 00000 n The districts hit hardest by the heavy rains were Beira (neighbourhoods Mungassa and Ndunda I e II), Buzi, Muanza, Caia, Dondo, Marromeu, and Nhamatanda. Support our work today with a donation or by subscribing to our daily newsletter for exclusive extra content. Climate projections in the region point to an increase in the intensity of heavy rainfall across the country. 6THiqb;'=9I6o99MF3{ZzfXK&/t[_/1oC8op They helped retrieve the bodies of a five-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man who were swept away by the floodwaters. [40] Disaster management teams were put on high alert in Limpopo ahead of the cyclones expected impacts in the region. [27], Ahead of landfall, humanitarians and authorities in Madagascar coordinated preparedness activities. 0000148104 00000 n [57] Furthermore, the rainfall affected 100,000 in Beira resettlement sites, which had been impacted by Cyclone Idai a year ago and Tropical Storm Chalane only a couple weeks before. ,0Vy#T.3*875\F The majority of internally displaced persons (IDPs) having sought refuge in the temporary accommodation centres activated after Chalane and Eloise, are women and children. FH's Mozambique Country Director, Judy Atoni, said they will be working with peer organizations to develop and implement long term humanitarian aid. Cyclone Freddy is exceptional because of the long distance it has travelled and its longevity, developing on 6 February off the coast northwest of Australia and affected island nations, including Mauritius and La Runion, during its long journey across the entire South Indian Ocean. From 1980 to 2018 tropical cyclones were responsible for nearly half of all natural disaster losses worldwide, with damage amounting to an aggregate of USD 2111 billion (Munich Re 2018 ). For Mozambique, high alerts were put in place for central portions of the country. We advocate for effective and principled humanitarian action by all, for all. [33] Moreover, waves up 6m (20ft) were expected in Antongil Bay. To ensure decongestion on sites and support safe, dignified return, the planning for the gradual deactivation of accommodation centers, paired with simultaneous technical assessments of return and relocation areas and in new sites identified for resettlement have started, with Beira city targeted as a first step. The coronavirus pandemic deepened the debt burden creating vast expenditures to address the health and economic crises and a shortfall in revenues. Mozambique faces the interlinked impact of a triple crisis, facing a combination of conflict and disasters further compounded by public health risks such as COVID-19. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has been tracking developments over the past weeks, including when it affected Madagascar days ago. The storm traversed Madagascar and entered the Mozambique Channel in the early hours of 21 January. Sign up to Climate Weekly, plus you'll get breaking news, investigations and bulletins from key events. More than 250,000 people are estimated to have been affected by cyclone Eloise, which made landfall on 23 January in the central Sofala province, according to the UN. Early on 23 January, Eloise peaked as a Category2-equivalent tropical cyclone on the SaffirSimpson scale as the center of the storm began to move ashore on Mozambique. IOM's planned interventions to respond to the impact of Cyclone Eloise are included in the Mozambique, Crisis Response Plan 2021. . Over 1,500 people have been affected in the country. The United Kingdoms foreign office said on 26 January that they would donate 1 million ($1.37 million) to help aid Mozambique's recovery. In total, the living conditions of 45% of the families living in resettlement sites were affected, as 8,755 shelters/houses were completely or partially destroyed due to the rain and strong winds. The landfall of Tropical Cyclone Eloise in the night of 23 January 2021 and previously, the Tropical Storm Chalane on 30 December 2020, have deeply affected Sofala, in particular Buzi area,. 0000148932 00000 n It affected Sofala, Manica, the southern part of Zambezia, Inhambane, and Gaza provinces (Protection Cluster 31/01/2021; INGD 23/01/2021). C MnM,IG;^8J/R8yB$H N`dp :H1khGCGGC H IOM and partners are working together with the government to find sustainable, principled and adapted responses to seek solutionorientated approaches to the situation. [80] Citizens claimed the crisis in Cabo Delgado Province, which began in 2017 and killed more than 2,000 Mozambicans, has been exacerbated due to flooding brought by the cyclone. A lack of outreach capacities for primary health care services, equipment and medical supplies make adequate response and systematic referrals challenging. Eloise, fuelled . Many families were sheltered in tents at accommodation centers, and received kits for food, hygiene, and COVID-19 protection. [44] On 27 January, SAWS issued warnings for disruptive landfall from 26 January to 29 January. Mozambique is regularly hit by the impacts of tropical cyclones, and flooding often poses a greater risk than the winds, WMO said. 0000005121 00000 n Schools were damaged in Chimanimani and Chipinge districts. The amount of those affected in the country rose to 163,283 on 25 January, including 6,859 displaced. There is an increased level of vulnerability amongst chronically ill patients due to loss of medication and/or personal documents due to loss of their housing and shelter. Despite sustained land interaction, Eloise strengthened, with improving poleward outflow and tightly wrapped banding features wrapping into an small eye. 0000097846 00000 n hrc'33Mi@$-N?XMZJ\=ZNPJ()XYeI8O{J`C[s53,{~!|jLz5vq8KmEqV6 [5] Bridges and vehicles were submerged in affected areas as well; the Vhembe District being the worst affected.
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