Key takeaways:
- At least 100 people have been killed and scores injured after Cyclone Freddy battered southern Africa.
- Malawi authorities have declared a state of disaster and confirmed that 99 people have been killed by the cyclone.
- The World Meteorological Organization has said that Cyclone Freddy could be the longest-lasting tropical cyclone ever recorded.
At least 100 people have been killed and scores injured after Cyclone Freddy battered southern Africa for a second time over the weekend. The storm, which is one of the strongest ever recorded in the southern hemisphere, has caused widespread destruction in Mozambique and Malawi.
Malawi authorities have declared a state of disaster and confirmed that 99 people have been killed by the cyclone since it first struck. The storm pummeled central Mozambique on Saturday, ripping roofs off buildings and bringing widespread flooding around the port of Quelimane, before moving inland towards Malawi with torrential rains that caused landslides.
The full extent of the damage and loss of life in Mozambique is not yet clear, as the power supply and phone signals were cut off in some areas. Rescue teams are working to reach those affected by the storm and assess the damage.
The World Meteorological Organization has said that Cyclone Freddy could be the longest-lasting tropical cyclone ever recorded. The storm has caused extensive destruction and loss of life, and the affected countries are now facing the daunting task of rebuilding.
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