Cyclone Kenneth wreaks havoc in Mozambique Posted on 26 April 2019 Tags:cyclone Idai, Cyclone Kenneth, Mozambique Cylone Kenneth made landfall in Mozambique in the northern province Cabo Delgado (about 100km north of Pemba) with wind speeds of up to 200kph on Thursday, 25 April. One woman has been killed by a falling tree in Pemba and four ships sank off the coast of Palma, but fortunately all who were on board survived, according to a report by Associated Press. #CycloneKenneth arrives while #Mozambique is still coping with aftermath of #CycloneIdai pic.twitter.com/QDYjGCVRQx — WFP Media (@WFP_Media) April 25, 2019 Roughly 90% of homes, most of them made of mud, have been destroyed on Ibo Island, said a report from Associacao Amigos de Pemba, a local group in the area. According to the Red Cross teams in Mozambique, serious damage has occurred ‘in towns and communities that bore the brunt of Cyclone Kenneth overnight’. The storm is expected to bring torrential rains over the coming days, which will worsen the situation. Accuweather’s Senior Meteorologist, Kristina Pydynowski, has forecast that up to 600 mm of rainfall can be expected. ‘A flooding disaster can unfold in Cabo Delgado where Kenneth slammed onshore. Additional downpours into this weekend can push the AccuWeather Local StormMax™ to 600 mm,’ she said. This would be nearly double the amount that fell over 10 days in the region of Beira last month when Cyclone Idai hit Mozambique further south. .@WFP on the road since early this morning in northern #Mozambique assessing damage to livelihoods and visiting shelters after #CycloneKenneth struck last night🌀 pic.twitter.com/nocGB8RL0Y — WFP_Africa (@WFP_Africa) April 26, 2019 U.N. humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock said in a statement, ‘Cyclone Kenneth may require a major new humanitarian operation’ as the aid for the survivors of Idai alone is expected to continue for months to come. MOZAMBIQUE: Just weeks after #CycloneIdai devastated areas of #Mozambique, children and families now face the fallout of #CycloneKenneth. Our dedicated teams remain ready to respond to those who need us most. Please pray with us 🙏🧡 pic.twitter.com/8tSULwQx69 — World Vision (@WorldVision) April 26, 2019 Actualização do #CicloneKenneth: Ponte sobre o Rio Muagamula na N380- Macomia / Oasse sofreu danos afectando comunicação com esta região norte da Província. pic.twitter.com/0vnDpuXrEO — UNICEF Moçambique (@UNICEF_Moz) April 26, 2019 Featured image: Getty/ World Food Programme Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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