Cyclone Freddy Leaves Trail of Destruction in Southern Africa, Killing Dozens

Maputo. Cyclone Freddy has wreaked havoc in the Southern African nation of Mozambique, officials said, reporting at least 4 deaths in the coastal province of Inhambane due to the cyclone.

The cyclone, which brought powerful winds and heavy rain, has left more than 13,000 people without electricity after trees and power lines were brought down. Drinking water supply has also been disrupted in some districts. Life has been affected in the city of Inhambane, which has a population of about 100,000.

Previously, the cyclone caused massive devastation in Madagascar. At least 41 people died there after being caught in the cyclone. According to government figures, 427 people were injured and more than 16,000 have been displaced.

The Madagascar government declared a national emergency and reported damages equivalent to approximately 142 million US dollars. According to experts, extreme weather events like this are occurring frequently in Mozambique and surrounding areas due to climate change. Mozambique

In a recent flood alone, more than 700,000 people were affected, and millions of homes were damaged.