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Cyclone Freddy wreaks havoc on southern Africa, UN provides aid.

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has declared that nearly half of the country has been damaged by Cyclone Freddy, which has killed hundreds of people and become the longest-lasting tropical storm on record. He has asked for help from the international community and said the structural destruction was vast. The death toll in Malawi stood at 438 and families and rescuers spent the weekend digging through mud and rubble, often with their bare hands, looking for the missing. The cyclone first developed off Australia in early February and travelled almost 5,000 miles across the Indian Ocean, making landfall twice in south-east Africa, bringing torrential rains, high winds and killing more than 700 people across Mozambique, Madagascar, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

via The Guardian|

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Cyclone Freddy wreaks havoc in Malawi and Mozambique.

Cyclone Freddy, which hit Mozambique and Malawi, highlights the importance of early warning systems and addressing the issue of unplanned shanty towns in the face of global warming and population growth. Mozambique's structured warning system saved lives, while Malawi's inconsistent warnings left many unprepared. Climate change is making tropical storms stronger, and rapid urbanization is creating vulnerable cities. Deforestation and weak building materials exacerbate the impact of storms.

via Reuters|

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Cyclone Freddy's Devastation in Southern Africa: Over 500 Dead and Counting.

The death toll due to Cyclone Freddy in southeast Africa has risen to 522, with Malawi being the hardest hit. Mozambique and Madagascar have also been affected. Hundreds of evacuation centres have been set up across the region for survivors, with tens of thousands left homeless and approximately 345,000 people affected by the heavy rains, floods and landslides. Scientists say human-caused climate change has worsened cyclone activity, making them wetter, more intense and more frequent.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Cyclone Freddy leaves devastating aftermath in southeast Africa.

Cyclone Freddy struck Malawi causing landslides that destroyed thousands of homes and killed over 300 people. Many are still missing, including Violet Frank's daughter-in-law. Rescue teams are struggling to find people due to difficult weather conditions. Those who survived are living in temporary camps, but are facing challenges such as lack of food and difficulty tracing loved ones. The mental health of survivors is also a critical issue that authorities will need to attend to.

via BBC|

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Cyclone Freddy's Devastation and Ongoing Recovery in Southern Africa.

Cyclone Freddy, which lasted at least 36 days and made landfall twice in Mozambique, has broken all kinds of meteorological records. It has killed more than 400 people and displaced tens of thousands of people. Mozambique's government has announced $4 million in funds to start rebuilding, and Malawi has earmarked $3 million dollars for reconstruction and also called for more international help. The United Nations has released $10 million in emergency funds. The rebuilding process will be challenging, both in terms of infrastructure and people's lives.

via NPR|

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Cyclone Freddy wreaks havoc in Malawi, international aid requested.

Cyclone Freddy, a record-breaking storm, has caused widespread devastation in Malawi, including critical infrastructure, with over 300 documented deaths and nearly 90,000 people displaced. Schools have been shut down, and 165 camps have been built to provide shelter for affected households. The president has declared a 14-day national mourning period and appealed to the international community for help. Private citizens, multinational companies, and international organizations have started providing relief, but survivors are still distressed, with some losing their homes and loved ones.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Cyclone Freddy wreaks havoc in Malawi and Mozambique, urgent aid needed.

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has appealed for international aid after Cyclone Freddy struck twice, killing over 300 people and displacing hundreds of thousands. The president has declared 14 days of mourning and pledged $1.5m in assistance, but has called for more aid as the country's capacity to provide relief is limited. Recovering from such a storm cannot happen without international help, he said. The lack of clean water is the most pressing issue, which could cause a cholera outbreak like the aftermath of Cyclone Anna in the country's south last year.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Cyclone Freddy leaves Malawi in despair and mourning

Funerals were held in Malawi's financial hub, Blantyre, for the victims of Cyclone Freddy which has killed at least 225 people in Malawi and displaced 88,000. In neighbouring Mozambique, at least 20 people have died since the storm made landfall. Flooding still threatens both countries and an official with Doctors Without Borders says the number of casualties will increase.

via Times of India|

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"Cyclone Freddy Leaves Devastation and Death in Malawi and Mozambique"

The death toll from Cyclone Freddy has surpassed 300, with hundreds still missing in Mozambique and Malawi. The storm caused severe flooding, sweeping away roads and farms with bodies and houses buried in mud. Continued rain and power outages have hampered search and rescue efforts. Locals are angered about the lack of rescue services and relief items, with many organizing themselves into groups to retrieve bodies while waiting for help from the authorities. Malawi has declared 14 days of mourning for the victims and pledged $1.5m in assistance.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Cyclone Freddy Leaves Devastation and Over 300 Dead in Malawi and Mozambique

The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Freddy has surpassed 300 people, with Mozambique and Malawi being the hardest hit. The storm caused severe flooding, swept away roads, and left bodies and houses buried in mud. Continued rain and power outages have hampered search and rescue efforts, while many places affected by the storm have not had running water for a week. Malawi's President has declared 14 days of national mourning and called for international support for relief efforts.

via Reuters.com|

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Cyclone Freddy leaves trail of destruction and death in Malawi and Mozambique.

Tropical Cyclone Freddy has killed at least 225 people and left 707 injured and 41 missing in southern Malawi. Search and rescue efforts continue in the hardest-hit areas, including Chilobwe, where over 30 people have died and dozens remain missing. Survivors are seeking shelter at local churches with limited resources. The cyclone has also caused flooding and damage in Mozambique, where at least 10 people have been killed and over 22,000 displaced. The storm has broken records for the longest-lasting storm of its kind.

via CNN|

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Cyclone Freddy's Deadly Impact on Malawi and Mozambique

Cyclone Freddy has killed over 220 people in Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar. The storm has broken at least one record and could break two more, meteorologists say. Freddy holds the record for most accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) of any storm in the southern hemisphere and possibly worldwide. Climate change is making cyclones stronger and wetter and increasing the risk of coastal flooding from storm surge because of sea-level rise.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Cyclone Freddy's Devastating Impact on Southern Africa.

Cyclone Freddy, which hit the coast of southern Africa for a second time over the weekend, has broken at least one record and could break two more, meteorologists say. It holds the record for most accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) of any storm in the southern hemisphere and possibly worldwide. Freddy may have broken the record for longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record, and appears to have broken the world record for the most bouts of rapid intensification. As climate change causes warmer oceans, heat energy from the water's surface is fuelling stronger storms.

via Reuters|

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Cyclone Freddy's Deadly Impact on Malawi and Mozambique

Cyclone Freddy has caused widespread destruction in Malawi and Mozambique, killing at least 216 people and leaving tens of thousands displaced. Heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides, with Malawi's President declaring a "state of disaster" in the affected regions. Relief efforts are strained, with aid operations hindered by power and communication outages. Amnesty International has called on the international community to mobilize resources and boost aid and rescue efforts. Cyclones are becoming wetter, more frequent, and more intense due to human-caused climate change.

via NPR|

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