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Tropical Cyclone Jude made landfall in Mozambique’s Nampula province on 10 March 2025, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. As of 13 March, the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) has recorded 375,214 people affected and 81,149 houses either damaged or destroyed. Severe flooding and extensive infrastructure damage have been reported in Nampula and Zambezia provinces, further exacerbating vulnerabilities in communities already struggling with food insecurity, displacement, and limited access to essential services. This cyclone season has been particularly severe, with Nampula and Zambezia previously hit by Tropical Cyclones Chido (December 2024) and Dikeledi (January 2025), which collectively affected approximately 684,000 people. As Jude moved inland, it weakened to a severe storm over Manica, Niassa, Sofala and Tete, adding to the cumulative impact of consecutive cyclones and increasing humanitarian needs.
In addition to displacement concerns, health risks are rising. According to the latest cholera bulletin, 56 cholera cases have been reported in severely affected Nampula province as of 14 March 2025. While no new cases have emerged in the past 24 hours, concerns persist over potential outbreaks due to contaminated water sources and overcrowded temporary accommodation facilities.
Preliminary findings from the Initial Rapid Assessment (IRA), conducted by IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in collaboration with the CCCM Cluster and INGD, have identified over 61 temporary accommodation facilities hosting displaced populations. These sites are providing shelter to evacuated households, while authorities and humanitarian organizations continue to assess and respond to urgent needs, including food assistance, safe water supply, sanitation, healthcare, and protection services