Cyclone Freddy killed hundreds of people in Malawi, Mozambique, PM Modi ‘extremely disturbed’ by the natural devastation

Cyclone Freddy has so far killed hundreds of people and displaced thousands. The cyclone had passed through Mozambique and Malawi since late last week. Many houses have been destroyed by its torrential rains and powerful winds. Cyclone Freddy has killed at least 225 people in Malawi’s southern region, including Blantyre, the country’s financial centre, according to local officials. Another 88,000 people are displaced. At the same time, the rivers are moving ahead breaking their banks and bringing wild floods.

Authorities in neighboring Mozambique say at least 20 people have died since the storm struck the port city of Quelimane on Saturday. With about 1,300 square kilometers (800 sq mi) still under water, more than 45,000 people are still hiding in shelters, according to the European Union’s Copernicus satellite system. Malawi, which has been battling a cholera outbreak, is now at risk of a re-emergence of the disease.

PM Modi condoles deaths due to Cyclone Freddy in Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives due to Cyclone Freddy in Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Anguished by the devastation caused by Cyclone Freddie in Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar. President Lazarus Chakwera, President Filipe Nyusi and President Andry Rajoelina, condolences to the bereaved families and people affected by the cyclone India at this difficult time Standing with you