Southeastern African Nations Continue Recovery Efforts After Cyclone Idai, Amid Cholera Outbreak

Reuters: Cyclone Idai’s death toll stands at 847, cholera cases rise
“Hundreds of thousands of people are in need of food, water, and shelter after Cyclone Idai battered Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. As of Monday, at least 847 people had been reported killed by the storm, the flooding it caused, and heavy rains before it hit. Following is an outline of the disaster, according to government and United Nations officials…” (Rumney et al., 4/9).

Additional coverage of the impacts of Cyclone Idai in Malawi and Mozambique is available from the New Humanitarian and PRI.

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