The last major cyclone to reach Zimbabwe, Cyclone Idai in March last year, hit Chimanimani. Cyclone Idai, the worst tropical cyclone to hit Southern Africa in recent times, was characterised by heavy rains and flooding including mudslides in some parts of Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. Abstract Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe exposed deficiencies in the country’s disaster management system. “On Thursday, December 24, 0200hrs, it was near 14 degrees south and 60 degrees east and expected to track southwestward towards Madagascar in the coming days. Weakening to tropical depression status, Eline crossed Zimbabwe and maintained its circulation, entering Botswana on February 24. [8] Flooding had affected the nation since January, with some areas receiving a year's worth of rainfall in two weeks. [20], Before Eline struck Mozambique, storm warnings and later hurricane warnings were issued on February 21. In February 2000, Cyclone Eline also made landfall near Beira during a period of intense rain, killing hundreds and displacing 650,000 across the wider region. Zimbabwe has experienced serious floods over the past two decades. [35] Also in Beira, the combination of strong winds and waves sank five ships in the harbor, including one at the entrance; this halted port traffic for about two weeks. ... including Eline in … “As it steadily intensifies it might later become a tropical storm then a cyclone,” said MSD. The storm's gusty winds wrecked houses and knocked over trees, causing power outages in Blantyre. Zimbabwe and other regional countries are on high alert for a tropical cyclone building up in the Mozambican Channel which is expected to cause flooding in parts of the country. [14], Soon after the storm struck, CARE operated airlifts of food to flooded areas. It … However, the storm blew away weather stations near the coast, which made the true landfall intensity unknown. 9 February. Rainfall was heaviest in the mountainous peaks, reaching 1,500 mm (59 in) at Bébourg. [6] By that time, Météo-France (MFR)[nb 5] estimated 10‑minute winds of 65 km/h (40 mph). Ilkay Gundogan and Ferran Torres scored as City defeat Newcastle 2... Fulham plays a goalless draw against Southampton. [37] Flooding damaged the World Food Program warehouse in the city. [56][86] Many residents in flooded areas initially had to hold onto trees and roofs due to lack of helicopters,[87][88] with 100,000 people needing rescue as of March 1. [6] With warm waters and a favorable upper level environment, the depression quickly re-intensified as convection increased. On the 22ndof February 2000, Zimbabwe was hit by a devastating tropical cyclone with strong winds (Cyclone Eline). [11] However, UNICEF faced difficulties in distributing the supplies. [3], Cyclone Eline struck while Madagascar was in the midst of a cholera epidemic that had killed over 1,000 people. [44] Around 20,000 people in the capital city of Maputo lost their homes. In 2000, during Cyclone Eline-induced floods, 136 deaths were reported in Zimbabwe. The combined effects destroyed over 250,000 ha (620,000 acres) of crop fields and killed 40,000 cattle. In a village in rural Chipinge District on the Mozambican border in … 01", "FAO/GIEWS Special Alert No. [3] In Namibia, Eline's rainfall contributed to the third wettest summer in 50 years, as well as the wettest since 1976. 13", "More South African aircraft sent to aid flooded Mozambique", "Mozambique: Demand for more disaster assistance", "Germany boosts Mozambique aid, Italian MPS want intervention", "Mozambique Airlift Resumes; President Appeals", "100,000 await rescue in Mozambique - on church roofs and bridges", "Immediate risks now facing Mozambique are disease and hunger", "U.S. Military Relief Effort in Mozambique Winds Down", "Pentagon mobilizes helicopters, aircraft for Mozambique deployment", "World Relief begins massive seeds and tool distribution program in Mozambique", "Mozambique: Britain cancels debt in response to floods", "Italy plans to cancel 500 mln dlrs of Mozambique's debt", "World Bank steps up assistance to Mozambique", 1999–2000 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Category 3 Australian region severe tropical cyclones, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cyclone_Leon–Eline&oldid=988862642, 1999–2000 Australian region cyclone season, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 15 November 2020, at 18:25. Intense Tropical Cyclone Leon–Eline was the longest-lived Indian Ocean tropical cyclone on record, traveling over 11,000 km (6,800 mi) during its 29‑day duration throughout the entire month of February. A casing ex ample is the wide spread flooding due to Cyclone Eline in 2000 over Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana and Namibia (Vaz, 152 Citations (21) Or it could intensify into a tropical storm, in which case it will be the third of the present cyclone season and so get the “C” name from this season’s list, Chalane. [35] Water levels along the river reached as high as 11 m (36 ft) above normal in some areas, as well as 15 km (9.3 mi) wide,[40] which broke the record for highest crest by 3 m (9.8 ft). [42] In nearby Nova Mambone, thousands of people became homeless due to storm flooding, killing at least ten people. 1", "Southern Africa Floods Fact Sheet #9 (FY 2000)", "Cyclones killed 130 in Madagascar: official estimate", "Madagascar: Cyclones and Floods Information Bulletin No. Despite advice from forecasters, it appears that an official storm warning … Hundreds of thousands of people have been made homeless in Mozambique's worst flooding in 50 years. [48] with damage estimated at $500 million (2000 USD). Drama and chaos as man dies giving graveside speech, Drama as Makorokoza, villagers and workers feast on Mugabe’s 1400 cattle. [3] The two storms collectively killed at least 140 people,[14] although there was initial uncertainty in the toll due to disrupted communications. 20", "Donors pledge 13.5m dollars to UN agencies for Mozambique", "Mozambique Shudders Over Another Cyclone", Mozambique - Floods OCHA Situation Report No. [25] By early March the floods were beginning to recede again, leaving behind a deep layer of mud,[26] ponds of contaminated water, and piles of rotten corpses. [69] By the end of February 2000, various countries had pledged $13.5 million to Mozambique, well short of the required needs,[70] but that rose to nearly $119 million by March 17. [63] Although Botswana was affected by the floods, their government was able to provide food and relief to the storm victims. Cyclone Eline: the scars remain a decade later. “The Meteorological Services Department will continue to monitor intensity as well as the trajectory and update the public accordingly,” said the MSD. Share. A cyclone track map in his report indicates that in 1904 a cyclone hit the northern parts of Mozambique but entered Zimbabwe as a depression. However, the rainfall from Eline was the most impacting following the preexisting flooding, which were the worst since 1951. Cyclone Eline struck after widespread flooding. [3] Eline rapidly weakened over land while moving to the west-southwest, and the JTWC downgraded the storm to tropical depression status within 18 hours of moving ashore. The last major cyclone to reach Zimbabwe, Cyclone Idai in March last year, hit Chimanimani. A dam broke along the river, flooding the town of Chokwe in the middle of the night and trapping several unprepared residents; this accounted for nearly half of the death toll. [89] After the floodwaters receded, the need for rescue diminished, allowing families to return home, although helicopters were still required to airlift relief goods. [32][33] The storm knocked over telegraph power lines and caused widespread power and water outages from Inhambane to Beira, while also disrupting ongoing relief efforts. Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe all experienced floods in 2000 from Cyclone Eline. The storm first hit Mozambique then proceeded to neighboring Zimbabwe and Malawi. Zimbabwe has recorded at least 102 deaths, over 200 injuries and 250 people either missing or … [29], In addition to the floods, strong winds blew away many roofs and some entire houses made of mud,[45] leaving thousands of people homeless. (Pictured: Scotch Carts have become a popular mode of transport in Chipinge. [52] Eline also damaged crops in the country, namely pulses, maize, and other vegetables. It is only after it has passed over Madagascar and entered the Mozambique Channel that any potential danger to Zimbabwe can be assessed. Over a 24‑hour period, the pressure dropped by 45 mbar (1.3 inHg), indicative of rapid deepening. Rivers overflowed their banks in the country, damaging crops and houses while leaving 15,000 people homeless. [3] The floods were beginning to recede by the time Eline arrived,[23] and by the end of February 2000, the situation was considered the country's worst natural disaster in a century. [12] Nationwide, the storm left about 10,000 people homeless, with about 1,500 people forced to stay in storm shelters. The fallen trees created 46 patches ranging in size from 20 to 1570 m2 across the survey area. In 2000 Cyclone Eline, with speeds of up to 120km per hour, hit Zimbabwe with devastating effects. [6] Despite these factors, the eye became better defined and the storm intensified as upper-level conditions improved. Officials opened flood gates along several dams to maintain their integrity, which increased flooding downstream,[30] including in Mozambique. [53] However, 16 dams failed in the country, causing further damage to irrigation systems. At 0600 UTC 22 February, the bulletin noted that the eye was on the Mozambique coast and forecast that Eline would track into Zimbabwe within 36–48 h. [3], Upon becoming a tropical cyclone, Eline was still encountering wind shear and dry air. [16] About 12,000 people in 114 villages were isolated. Drama as S.e.x worker detains client over C0ND0M burst incident. [43] About 55 people drowned in Sofala Province after rescue helicopters arrived too late to save them. 10, "Southern Africa: IRIN News Briefs, 29 February", "Mozambique churches launch emergency aid effort", "Heroic helicopter pilots pluck Mozambicans to safety", "Mozambique Floods: Concern expands emergency relief operation", "100 000 still trapped by waters and one million homeless", "Malaria kills 11 Mozambican flood survivors", "Mozambique: WFP to take food to families marooned on rooftops", "UN steps up relief efforts in response to further flooding in Mozambique", "Mozambique - Floods OCHA Situation Report No. Wind speeds of up to 105 mph were measured when Cyclo [3][4][5][6], Early on February 5, the BoM upgraded Leon to a Category 3 on the Australian scale, estimating 10‑minute winds of 120 km/h (75 mph). [3] Floods submerged the primary highway connecting the north and south of the country,[38] and damaged several other roads and rail lines, halting the region's economy by preventing movement of goods. 9 February. Late on February 17, Eline made landfall near The MFR estimated peak 10‑minute winds of 185 km/h (115 mph); in contrast, the JTWC estimated peak 1‑minute winds of 215 km/h (130 mph), the equivalent of a Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. The gaps in canopy area totalled 1.57 ha, equivalent to a loss of 13% of forest cover. Around that time, Leon was located about 215 km (130 mi) south-southeast of Christmas Island, moving west-southwestward. [55] Limpopo Province was declared a disaster area. Communities have battled to recover from the cyclone, 17 years after the devastating floods. [3] Around that time, Leon passed about 510 km (315 mi) south of the Cocos Islands,[6] while turning more to the west after the ridge strengthened to the south. [12] About 80% of buildings were damaged or destroyed there. [6] Later, Eline brought wind gusts of 76 km/h (47 mph) to St. Brandon. Cyclone Eline struck after widespread flooding. Cyclone Idai, which devastated Zimbabwe’s eastern border districts of Chimanimani and Chipinge in mid March after drowning Mozambique’s second largest city of Beira, has been described by the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley as the biggest natural disaster to hit the region in living memory. The additional rainfall and flooding from Eline created the country's worst natural disaster in a century, and disrupted ongoing relief efforts. The storm rapidly weakened over land, but restrengthened in the Mozambique Channel to reach peak 10‑minute winds of 185 km/h (115 mph), making it an intense tropical cyclone. February 2000 will long be remembered for devastating floods in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa brought about by Tropical Cyclone (TC) Eline in late February and a … The storm killed 12 people in the country. HARARE -- It was 10 years ago that a cyclone hit remote rural communities in eastern Zimbabwe destroying much of the basic infrastructure, but in the absence of any reconstruction it may as well have been yesterday. [3], The government of Zimbabwe declared a state of emergency in three provinces. The last major cyclone to reach Zimbabwe, Cyclone Idai in March last year, hit Chimanimani. [7] The MFR held off upgrading the storm, due to a passing trough increasing wind shear again. Cyclone Idai, which devastated Zimbabwe’s eastern border districts of Chimanimani and Chipinge in mid March after drowning Mozambique’s second largest city of Beira, has been described by the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley as the biggest natural disaster to hit the region in living memory. [25] In the city of Inhambane, the flooded Save River swept away several houses. [46] Overall the storm killed 12 people in the country. Tag: Cyclone Eline. Flooding from the storm extended southward into Swaziland and South Africa. At least 21 people died in the country, and about 80,000 people were left homeless. Mwacheta village in Chief Musikavanhu area, Chipinge, received heavy rains from the eve of Christmas up to Christmas Day with the result that houses were destroyed and food items including hens were swept away leaving the villagers in a quandary of … [35] Along the river, 50,000 people were unaccounted for as of March 1, many of whom were washed away. “A yet to be named tropical depression is situated in a quasi-stationary position near the centre of the Indian Ocean, to the northeast of Mauritius, to the far east of Madagascar. Zimbabwe has experienced cyclones in the past such as Cyclone Dineo or Eline but they did not bring much destruction as Cyclone Idai. ", "Madagascar faces Mozambique-style floods crisis, UN warns", "UNICEF heightens its flood response in stricken Madagascar", "Madagascar - Cyclone Eline OCHA Situation Report No. Portugal and Spain canceled $150 million and $20 million worth of debt, respectively. 2", "Britain sends help as floods hit Madagascar", "OAU Donates 200,000 Dollars To Madagascar", "Botswana Comes To The Rescue Of Zimbabwe, Mozambique", "South Africa-Mozambique: Refugees will be sent back", "Australian Assistance for Mozambique Floods", "Too much, Too late: Aid now pours into Mozambique", "The Netherlands gives 7 million guilders in aid to Mozambique", "Mozambique - Floods OCHA Situation Report No. Several locations in the southern portion of the country reported daily rainfall rates of 60 mm (2.4 in). Early on February 16, Eline attained tropical cyclone status, with 10‑minute winds of 120 km/h (75 mph), while passing about 160 km (100 mi) northwest of Réunion. [95] On February 24, the World Bank provided $2.5 million to rebuild roads, and later provided an additional $15 million. It is only after it has passed over Madagascar and entered the Mozambique Channel In Beira, the closest major city to the landfall point, winds reached storm force. Tropical Storm Gloria struck Madagascar 13 days later, compounding the damage and making it difficult to discern the individual effects. Convection over Namibia was weaker than a day or so previously as a result of subsidence from the outflow ahead of Eline. On February 13, a weakness in the ridge caused the storm to turn back to the west-southwest. [24] Flooding continued for days after Eline moved through southern Africa due to waters flowing downstream from neighboring countries. Farther inland, Ivato International Airport near the capital Antananarivo reported winds of 100 km/h (62 mph), and winds in the capital were likely stronger. Eline directly killed at least 64 people in the country. [3], Although the winds rapidly decreased after landfall,[7] the storm maintained a well-defined structure as it crossed from Mozambique into Zimbabwe late on February 22. [49], The MFR issued a gale warning for Zimbabwe in anticipation of strong winds well inland. [30] Mutare, the country's third largest city, lost power during Eline's passage. “Crops and livestock have been destroyed, power supply and communication continue to be disrupted in affected areas,” the society … As the country was still nursing wounds inflicted by Cyclone Eline, another storm named Cyclone Japhet hit the area in March 2003. The worst affected areas stretched along the border with [3] At 18:00 UTC that day, Leon crossed 90° E into the south-west Indian Ocean,[7] and as result was renamed Eline by the Mauritius Meteorological Service. On February 22, Eline made landfall about 80 km (50 mi) south of Beira, Mozambique, near peak intensity. [7], Over the subsequent few days, wind shear caused the convection to wax and wane over Eline's center, limiting the thunderstorms to the southern periphery. 302: Cyclone damage to crops threatens food security in Madagascar", "Crops destroyed in Madagascar, UNICEF finds", "Madagascar - Cyclone Eline and Gloria OCHA Situation Report No. [3] At least 17 people died directly due to Eline,[43] although many bodies were washed away and unable to be counted. [3] Flooding also occurred in the west coast near Belo. The Herald (Harare) By Sifelani Tsiko. Cyclones have hit Southern Africa before. [29] The floods killed 30% of the cows in Gaza Province,[30] and about 40,000 cattle died nationwide,[29] with many chickens and goats also killed. [39] Through the Jubilee 2000, most wealthy nations postponed debt payments for one year on March 16. Share. The cyclone formed on February 1, 2000, in the Australian basin as Tropical Cyclone Leon, and was renamed Eline after crossing 90° E into the South-West Indian Ocean; there, the Météo-France office in Réunion (MFR) tracked the storm's movement and intensity. [13] Nationwide, Eline killed at least 64 people and affected about a half-million people affected. [90] The United States sent a crew of 700 soldiers in what became Task Force Atlas Response, a $37 million operation to coordinate disaster relief, rebuild roads, deliver crop seed, and drop off aid. [77][78] Areas in southern Mozambique also lost access to clean water, furthering dehydration and illnesses. About 55 people drowned in Sofala Province after rescue helicopters arrived too late to save them. Source: How we can minimise future cyclone damage - NewsDay … However, due to the nature of such systems, this path and speed can change drastically. Eline quickly intensified into a severe tropical storm late on February 13. Through capturing narratives of participants who were recruited through chain referrals, the research intends to … The last major cyclone to reach Zimbabwe, Cyclone Idai in March last year, hit Chimanimani. The cyclone also killed 20 000 livestock and damaged 230 dams, 538 schools, 54 clinics and 14 999 toilets. Chimanimani, Zimbabwe - Rescue efforts in eastern Zimbabwe picked up the pace on Tuesday in distressed areas from Cyclone Idai's trail of destruction with nearly 100 people dead and hundreds missing. Zimbabwe floods: No lessons learnt. To the north, Eline dropped about 90 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall in southern Malawi, while gusty winds caused a power outage in Blantyre. Six hours prior to landfall, Eline became an intense tropical cyclone just 45 km from the Mozambique coast. [65] The country of Australia donated $250,000 to assist relief work in both Zimbabwe and South Africa. In Mozambique, an estimated 600 people lost their lives as result of the cyclone induced floods. Associated convection, or thunderstorms, was initially sparse due to wind shear in the region. [27], While Eline moved ashore, high winds knocked over coconut trees,[28] destroying over 250,000 ha (620,000 acres) of crop fields in conjunction with the floods. On Mauritius, the cyclone produced wind gusts of 137 km/h (85 mph), along with heavy rainfall that peaked at 405 mm (15.9 in) at Sans Souci. Damage in Limpopo Province alone was estimated at $300 million (USD). [91] This was ordered by U.S. President Bill Clinton on March 2 after criticism that the international assistance was insufficient. Mwareya, who lives in Rusitu Valley, in eastern Zimbabwe's Chimanimani district, blames the invasion on seeds brought by devastating tropical Cyclone Eline, which hit the country in 2000. By February 8, the circulation was exposed from the rapidly dwindling thunderstorms. [51] Flooding also washed away roads, bridges, and some power lines. [3] The storm was uncommon in its landfall on mainland Africa; only 5% of storms in the basin do so, and most that cross or form in the Mozambique Channel turn to the south. In addition to the floods, strong winds blew away many roofs and some entire houses made of mud. [32] Overall, the preceding floods and Eline caused about 700 deaths,[3] half of whom in Chokwe. 20 June 2011. This study records the initial consequences of a high-intensity cyclone on … The tropical cyclone brought torrential rainfall on the eastern parts of Zimbabwe on 15 March 2019. MET department monitoring potential cyclone. Cyclone Eline-induced floods saw a total of 136 deaths reported in Zimbabwe, 59 184 houses and huts destroyed, 538 schools and 54 clinics destroyed and 230 dams burst while a total of 20 000 herd of … [52] Officials opened dams along the Limpopo River to prevent structural damage, which caused higher levels along the river to the east. About sharing. In the latter country, Eline dropped 503 mm (19.8 in) of rainfall in Levubu over three days, causing the Limpopo River to reach its highest level in 15 years. [3], Flooding from the storm extended southward into Swaziland and South Africa. Government has already mobilised Civil Protection teams which are on high alert especially in the eastern parts of the country should the warning firm up and swift action then needs to be taken. Characterised by heavy rains and strong winds, the cyclone is forecast to affect areas in Masvingo, Matabeleland South and southern parts of Manicaland Province. The Limpopo River reached 15 km (9.3 mi) wide and 11 m (36 ft) above normal in some areas, which isolated the town of Xai-Xai. [39] The swollen Limpopo River isolated the town of Xai-Xai after all connecting roads and the airport were inundated, and the bridge connecting the rest of the region to the south was damaged. [66], — Graça Machel, Mozambique's former first lady via CNN[67], By the time Eline struck Mozambique, there was already incoming assistance from the international community, responding to the earlier flooding. On February 6, the cyclone developed an eye in the center of the convection that was only visible on Special sensor microwave/imager, not on satellite imagery. [3] The heavy rains caused rivers to overflow their banks. [54] The South African government issued a warning on March 1, stating they flood refugees from Mozambique would be deported if they entered illegally. By 1200 UTC 23 February the storm was centered near 30°E, with severe flooding resulting in southeastern Zimbabwe. Eline quickly weakened over land as it moved across Southern Africa, finally dissipating over eastern Namibia on February 29. [31] At least 21 people died in the country,[55] and about 80,000 people were left homeless, forcing many people into churches and schools. In the latter country, Eline dropped 503 mm (19.8 in) of rainfall in Levubu over three days, causing the Limpopo River to reach its highest level in 15 years. [47] By early March, there were 35,000 people at camps in Chiaquelane, and another 10,000 in Macia. The cyclone affected the eastern and southern parts of … Eline also dropped heavy rainfall, with a 24‑hour total of 131 mm (5.2 in) at Ivato airport. [3] A brief increase in wind shear delayed the strengthening trend,[6] but Eline resumed intensifying on February 21 while slowly approaching southeastern Africa. The last major cyclone to reach Zimbabwe, Cyclone Idai in March last year, hit Chimanimani. It was behind Cyclone Alibera in 1989 and Cyclone Georgette in 1968, the latter of which lasted 24 days in the basin. Significant wave heights remained below 3 m (9.8 ft). The flooding disrupted much of the economic progress Mozambique had made in the 1990s since the end of its civil war. [25] A dam broke along the river, flooding the town of Chokwe in the middle of the night and trapping several unprepared residents. [19] Collectively, 12,230 people were left without access to clean water. This was nine days after it had weakened to tropical storm status the first time. Zimbabwe and other regional countries are on high alert for a tropical cyclone building up in the Mozambican Channel which is expected to cause flooding in parts of the country. [7] While at peak intensity, Eline made landfall about 80 km (50 mi) south of Beira, Mozambique, where a pressure of 989 mbar (29.2 inHg) was recorded. Zimbabwe: Cyclone Eline Ghost Haunts Muzarabani. April 12, 2019. The cyclone turned more to the west toward Madagascar, despite a weakness in the ridge to the south. [64] However, the country had a limited capacity for widespread rescues due to insufficient helicopters. Each time, the disasters have left deaths and significant damage to infrastructure in their wake. Could better information sharing and disaster planning have saved thousands of lives and benefited the over 2 million people affected? Characterised by heavy rains and strong winds, the cyclone is forecast to affect areas in Masvingo, Matabeleland South and southern parts of Manicaland Province. During 24–27 February, … Tropical Cyclone Eline and Its Unusual Penetration and Impacts over the Southern African Mainland ... After crossing the 2000–2500-m-high Chimanimani Mountains in eastern Zimbabwe, ex-Eline weakened from moderate tropical storm to tropical depression status. [31] The storm destroyed over 3,800 homes in the eastern portion of the country while killing 17,000 heads of livestock. At 22:00 UTC that day, the agency estimated an initial peak of 140 km/h (85 mph). It was the worst in half a century. Zimbabwe has over the years been prone to cyclones, with Cyclone Eline in 2000 killing almost 136 people and destroying an estimated 59 184 houses. [56] Farther west, rainfall rates of 50–100 mm (2.0–3.9 in) were also reported in Botswana. Arsenal ends their seven-game run without a win by defeating Chelsea... 10-men Aston Villa beat Crystal Palace 3 – 0. Then in 2000, Cyclone Eline, with a speed of 120km/h hit Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa and other countries in the region with devastating effects. [46] The combined effects of the preceding floods and Eline left about 463,000 people displaced or homeless,[47] including 46,000 children five years old or younger. 4", "Tropical storm threatens flood-ravaged Mozambique", "Mozambique's Chissano urges post-cyclone aid", "Cyclone reaches Mozambique's southern Inhambane province", "Mozambique floods situation report 29 Feb 2000", "People fleeing Chokwe in case of renewed flooding", "Mozambique: Amid the filth, the first sign of disease", "Mozambique to appeal for aid in wake of Cyclone Eline", "One woman ready to name her baby after the floods; 600 Mozambican families ready to build new lives", "Latest update on flood alert in southern Africa", "FAO GIEWS Special Alert No. It follows a week of storms and heavy rains in in Mozambique and Malawi that have killed more than 100 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Cyclone turned more to the south 2,000 residents from the cyclone induced floods,! 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