Mozambique: 2025 Tropical Cyclones (Chido, Dikeledi and Jude) Humanitarian Response, as of March 2025

Cyclone Chido

SITUATION OVERVIEW
On 15 December, Tropical Cyclone Chido made landfall in Mozambique. According to the National Institute for Natural Disasters (INGD), as of 24 December 2024, an estimated 453,971 people had been impacted, with 120 fatalities and 868 injuries reported. The Tropical Cyclones Flash Appeal seeks US197.5 million.

At the end of march a total of $ 11.5 million had been reported against the Financial Tracking System with a number of in-kind contributions remaining to be reflected. The Chido component of the appeal amounts to $ 88.3 million to deliver lifesaving and life sustaining assistance and protection to 320,000 people in need between January and June 2025.

While efforts are ongoing, the ability to fully meet the needs ofaffected populations remains hindered by gaps and inconsistenciesin the humanitarian response. For instance, the Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) sector has reached its entire target population. However, this achievement represents only one week of food distribution, whereas food assistance will be needed until the harvest season in May, along with the distribution of seeds and tools. The Shelter/NFI cluster has reached 55 per cent of its target, providing non-food items (NFIs) and tarps, while the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector has met 27 per cent of its target through hygiene promotion, water trucking, and the distribution of WASH kits.

Cyclone Dikeledi

SITUATION OVERVIEW
Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi made landfall south of Ilha de Mocambique in Nampula province in the early afternoon of 13 January and reentered the Mozambique Channel via Angoche the next day. It
brought severe weather conditions, including heavy rains and intense wind gusts of up to 180 km/h. According to the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) an estimated 283,334 people had been impacted.

INGD and OCHA facilitated the Multisector Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA) from 25-29 January in Nacala Porto, Ilha de Mozambique, and Monapo districts and identified Shelter/NFI, emergency food, WASH, and health as priority needs of the affected people. The Shelter/NFI cluster has reached 26 per cent of its target, providing non-food items (NFIs) and tarps, while the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector has met 17 per cent of its target through hygiene promotion, water trucking, and the distribution of WASH kits. The response to Cyclone Dikeledi was limited by funding shortfalls and operational challenges, including access constraints, damaged infrastructure, and commodity shortages. Some assistance has been delivered, and efforts are ongoing. Given the overlapping paths of cyclones Jude and Dikeledi, many of those affected by Dikeledi were likely assisted under the response to Jude, as seen in the Food Security and Livelihoods Cluster.

Cyclone Jude

SITUATION OVERVIEW
On 11 March, Tropical Cyclone Jude made landfall in Mozambique. According to the National Institute for Natural Disasters (INGD), at the end of March 2025, an estimated 483,340 people had been impacted, with 16 fatalities and 137 injuries reported. The Tropical Cyclones Appeal seeks US$ 198 million to deliver life-saving and life sustaining assistance and protection to 921,000 people until June 2025; of this, $63.7 million target 543,000 people affected by Tropical Cyclone Jude. By the end of April, $11.5 million had been mobilized for the Flash Appeal. There are some additional pledges and in kind contributions, of food, shelter & non-food items that have been made available.

Funding for the humanitarian response across Mozambique remains critically low, with the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Cabo Delgado only nine per cent funded and the Drought Appeal at just 19 percent. Due to these severe shortfalls, resources cannot be shifted between operations, leaving critical needs unmet of people affected by the conflict, cyclone and drought crises. Urgent support is needed to address the growing humanitarian needs in the region.

Despite ongoing efforts, significant gaps and inconsistencies continue to hinder the ability to fully meet the needs of affected populations. The Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) cluster has reached 19 per cent of the target population. This achievement represents just one week of food distribution. Food assistance remains vital, as poor crop yields and disrupted agricultural activities continue to hinder
recovery efforts. The Shelter/NFI cluster has reached 16 per cent of its target, providing non-food items (NFIs) and tarps;, while the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector has met seven per cent of its target through hygiene promotion, water trucking, and the distribution of WASH kits.