President sends condolences to Mozambique over cyclone Chido devastation
VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong on December 23 sent a message of condolence to President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique over the heavy loss of lives and property caused by Cyclone Chido recently.
On the same day, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son also cabled a message of condolence to Mozambique’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Veronica Macamo.
Cyclone Chido struck northern Mozambique a week ago, causing destruction to communities and resulting in a huge loss of lives and property.
The country's disaster management agency said on December 22 that death toll from Cyclone Chido had risen to 94. The cyclone, with winds gusting up to 260 kph, also left 768 injured and affected around 622,000 people.
It caused significant damage, destroying or partially damaging around 140,000 homes, 52 health centers, 89 public buildings and 250 schools. According to UNICEF, at least 90,000 children were impacted by the disaster.
