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A damaged Anglicana Comunhao church in Beira, Mozambique. AFP
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An aerial view shows damage from the flood waters after cyclone Idai made landfall in Sofala Province, Central Mozambique. EPA
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Survivors listen to Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressing residents of Ngangu, a township of Chimanimani during his tour of the affected areas. AFP
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Public workers cut a fallen tree in Beira City, Beira Province, Mozambique. EPA
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People cross a stream in an area flooded by Cyclone Idai in Chipinge, Zimbabwe. Getty Images
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A young man poses for a portrait while carrying belongings in a tub on his head in Chipinge, Zimbabwe. Getty Images
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People survey a collapsed building in Chipinge, Zimbabwe. Getty Images
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People take part in the looting sacks of rice from a warehouse which is surrounded by water after cyclone hit in Beira, Mozambique. AFP
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People carry the coffin of Tomas Joaquim Chimukme during his funeral, after his home collapsed following a strong cyclone that hit Beira, Mozambique. AFP
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Trees aree damaged by strong cyclone that hit Beira, Mozambique. AFP
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A damaged Anglicana Comunhao church in Beira, Mozambique. AFP
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An aerial view shows damage from the flood waters after cyclone Idai made landfall in Sofala Province, Central Mozambique. EPA
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Survivors listen to Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressing residents of Ngangu, a township of Chimanimani during his tour of the affected areas. AFP
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Public workers cut a fallen tree in Beira City, Beira Province, Mozambique. EPA
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People cross a stream in an area flooded by Cyclone Idai in Chipinge, Zimbabwe. Getty Images
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A young man poses for a portrait while carrying belongings in a tub on his head in Chipinge, Zimbabwe. Getty Images
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People survey a collapsed building in Chipinge, Zimbabwe. Getty Images
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People take part in the looting sacks of rice from a warehouse which is surrounded by water after cyclone hit in Beira, Mozambique. AFP
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People carry the coffin of Tomas Joaquim Chimukme during his funeral, after his home collapsed following a strong cyclone that hit Beira, Mozambique. AFP
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Trees aree damaged by strong cyclone that hit Beira, Mozambique. AFP
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A damaged Anglicana Comunhao church in Beira, Mozambique. AFP
Cyclone Idai’s huge floods in Mozambique leave rescue workers helpless
Aid agencies say survivors caught in the cyclone’s path need an unprecedented emergency response
Jack Moore
21 March, 2019
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