Cyclone Idai caused $2bn of damage and affected millions, says World Bank

Global lender says the cyclone affected about 3 million people, affecting infrastructure and livelihoods

A strong cyclone that cut a deadly swath through Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe last month is expected to cost the three countries more than $2bn, the World Bank has said.

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