Cyclone Chido has wreaked havoc across Mozambique, leaving at least 34 people dead and displacing over 175,000.
The northern provinces of Niassa, Nampula, and Cabo Delgado bore the brunt of the storm, experiencing widespread devastation.
The cyclone made landfall on Sunday, bringing torrential rains, strong winds, and severe flooding.
Essential infrastructure, including schools and hospitals, suffered significant damage, disrupting essential services for affected communities.
Neighboring Malawi also experienced the impacts of the cyclone, with two reported fatalities and 1,800 people displaced.
The Mozambican government has initiated an early humanitarian response, allocating approximately $4 million in aid to the affected regions.
However, the death toll is expected to rise as assessments of the damage continue.