Impact of Tropical Storm Jude in Mozambique: March 2025 Updates

Tropical Storm Jude, initially a low-pressure system, made landfall on March 10, 2025, in Nampula province, with damaging winds and heavy rainfall. As of March 12, severe conditions persist, and flood warnings are issued for various provinces. Preliminary data suggest fewer affected individuals, but projections estimate up to 275,000 could be impacted. The Shelter Cluster is coordinating with local authorities and assessing needs for response and recovery.

On March 6, 2025, a low-pressure system developed in the southwestern basin of the Indian Ocean, eventually escalating into tropical cyclone “JUDE”. It made landfall on March 10 in the Mossuril district of Nampula province, unleashing powerful winds with gusts reaching up to 195 km/h and heavy rainfall exceeding 250 mm in just 24 hours. Following landfall, the storm weakened into a severe tropical storm, moving across Zambezia province and impacting the Gilé and Pebane districts. As of March 12, Tropical Storm Jude continues to cause significant rainfall and is expected to exit the continent towards the Mozambique Channel on March 13, with flood warnings issued for several provinces including Nampula and Zambezia.

The implications of Tropical Storm Jude are severe, with ongoing assessments revealing significant gaps in information regarding the extent of damage and the number of affected individuals. Projections suggest that the impact could reach up to 275,000 people, prompting Shelter Cluster activities to align their resources and increase their support efforts in directly affected provinces through coordinated assessments and timely responses.

Original Source: reliefweb.int