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[Photos]: The destruction caused by cyclone Idai

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Three key countries in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi are now recovering from the devastation caused by the tropical storm – cyclone Idai.

Over 2.6 million people have been affected by the cyclone and its associated flooding.

Thousands have been displaced with deaths likely to reach a toll of 1,000 according to officials in affected countries.

Here are some pictures revealing the real impact of the cyclone.

People looking helpless after the storm. Photo: Twitter/ @deeplookers

 

Cyclone Idai destroyed homes, schools, hospitals among others in mainly three countries – Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.

People were left stranded after this road in eastern Zimbabwe was swept away. Photo: AFP

Thousands have also been cut off from roads with telephones, power and water supplies hugely affected in rural areas.

A woman her kids sit beside their washed away family home following Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani district in Zimbabwe. Photo: REUTERS / PHILIMON BULAWAYO

The UN also says the cyclone could be one of the worst weather-related disaster recorded in the southern hemisphere.

The impact of the destruction caused by the cyclone has been huge. Photo: Twitter/ @ifrc

Many rivers in affected countries have also broken their banks, leaving a huge area covered by the waters, and only accessible by air and water.

Communication infrastructure base in some areas has been affected. Photo: Twitter/ Carlos Novela

Rescue efforts are still ongoing to support those in dire need of help.

The road between Beira and Chimoio has been damaged. Photo: ADRIEN BARBIER

The cyclone Idai was expected to make a landfall in these three countries after days of heavy rains led to deadly flooding.

Relatives burying the dead. Photo: Getty Images

 

 

 

 

Source: Africafeeds.com

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