Affected people in Lago district
The data became public
following a multisectorial visit led by Governor Elina Judite Massengele and
the Secretary of State of Niassa, Lina Maria Portugal, on December 31, 2024.
The visit was conducted
within the framework of the Emergency Operations Committee (COE) to the
municipal town of Metangula, in the Lago district, northern Niassa province,
with the goal of assessing the damage caused by the strong winds that hit the
locality. The cyclone left 3 dead, 376 families displaced, and 1,516 people
affected.
"We are deeply
sympathetic to the 361 families affected by this disaster, which resulted in 28
injured, 3 fatalities, and affected 1,516 people," said the Secretary of
State.
"We call for calm and
unity as we ensure food assistance and acquire materials to support the
reconstruction of homes," declared the Secretary of State.
For her part, Governor
Massengele reinforced the message: "I appeal to everyone to strengthen the
security of their homes and help the most vulnerable families. We have
identified temporary shelter spaces and are working tirelessly to ensure the
well-being of all. Together, we will overcome this difficult time."
The Emergency Operations
Committee (COE) is on standby and has already started distributing food aid and
materials for reconstruction, as well as organizing temporary shelters for
displaced families. So far, 17 families and a total of 91 people have been
received and accommodated in the reception center.
It is important to highlight
that, according to the impact assessment, 376 houses were destroyed. Of this
total, 273 were partially damaged, with 148 of them being made of poor
construction materials and 125 being conventional construction.
Additionally, 103 houses
were completely destroyed, with 87 of them being of poor construction and 16
being conventional. There were also damages recorded to 21 power poles. (Ma Mataka)
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