Cyclone Idai: Rescuers race against time to reach survivors
Cyclone Idai: Survivors rescued by land and air
Charities say thousands of people are stranded by catastrophic flooding, clinging to roofs or stuck in trees.About 300 people are confirmed dead in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, but the toll is expected to rise. The powerful cyclone swept in to Beira last Thursday, with winds of more than 177 km/h . It left a trail of devastation as it moved inland across Zimbabwe and Malawi.
Aid groups said Mozambique had borne the brunt of flooding from rivers that flow downstream from neighbouring countries. At least 200 people are confirmed dead in the country but many areas have still not been reached.
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