International Desk: 200 people have died in the south-east African country of Malawi due to Cyclone Freddy. Many were injured. The cyclone hit the southern part of the country on Monday (March 13). The death toll is expected to rise.
On Wednesday (March 15), the BBC and NHK World reported that more than 20,000 people have been displaced, according to Malawi’s disaster relief agency. The country’s government has declared a state of emergency in the 10 districts most affected by the storm.
After the storm, power supplies were cut across the country. The rain and strong winds cut off communication in some areas. Educational institutions are closed.
Freddie crossed into South Africa this week for the second time in as many weeks. Freddie had struck for the first time in late February. The World Meteorological Organization said Freddie was one of the strongest storms on record in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sources: New York Times, BBC, NHK World
