Malawi, a country of 20 million people, has been badly hit by the weather. Freddy storm has wreaked havoc in this country. Due to this, more than 300 people have died here. Please tell that the maximum effect of the storm has been recorded near the city of Blantyre. According to the World Meteorological Organization, this storm can become stronger than all the storms that have come in the Southern Hemisphere so far. Let us tell you that Mozambique has also had to bear the brunt of this storm. Freddy’s storm was so dangerous that many buildings in Mozambique came under its grip and collapsed. Along with this, landslides have also been seen at many places.
Worst cholera outbreak in history
A flood-like situation has arisen near the Quelmen port in Malawi. At the same time, it is believed that Malawi is also battling its deadliest cholera outbreak in history. In such a situation, according to the warnings issued by the United Nations agencies, heavy rains in Malawi can worsen the cholera situation even more. Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera announced that the death toll from Cyclone Freddy has risen to 326. In his address to the nation late on Thursday, he said the number of injured and missing had risen to 201 and 796 respectively, Xinhua news agency reported. The number of displaced people has more than doubled to 183,159, he said. The number of displaced families has now reached 40,702.
The death toll in the storm increased
According to Chakwera, the country has set up 317 camps in the cyclone-prone area to bring the situation under control. The Malawi leader reiterated the need for more humanitarian support from local and international organizations. Meanwhile, local businesses have pledged to raise up to $1.5 million to help residents affected by the cyclone. According to the World Meteorological Organization, Freddie is the most severe cyclone and its effects can last for a long time. The damage caused by the cyclone in Mozambique and Malawi has been difficult to ascertain. The death toll rose as power supply and phone signals were cut off in some parts of the affected areas.
UNICEF has shared a video image showing children crowded into a chilly classroom, sitting on damp floors in Naotcha Camp, Blantyre.
