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Rescues continue after Mozambique cyclone

Search and rescue operations continue in Mozambique after cyclone Idai hit the South African nation. The death toll due to the cyclone stood at more than 750 in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi - a count that was certain to rise.

Rescues continue in Mozambique
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Published : Mar 25, 2019, 11:00 AM IST

Maputo: Search and rescue operations continue in Mozambique after cyclone Idai hit the South African nation.

Rescues continue in Mozambique

The death toll due to the cyclone is more than 750 in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi and is expected to rise further.

On Sunday, a woman, who was part of a group isolated in a village near the Buzi river, was rescued by Portuguese marines.

Ten days after the fierce rains and winds roared in, the rescue happened with the help of an Indian navy helicopter operating under the umbrella of the United Nations.

Also Read:Stranded Viking Sky cruise ship brought to Molde

The "Fuzileiros", the Portuguese Marines, are part of the rapid response taskforce sent by the Portuguese government to support the search and rescue operations in the Beira region of Mozambique.

Maputo: Search and rescue operations continue in Mozambique after cyclone Idai hit the South African nation.

Rescues continue in Mozambique

The death toll due to the cyclone is more than 750 in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi and is expected to rise further.

On Sunday, a woman, who was part of a group isolated in a village near the Buzi river, was rescued by Portuguese marines.

Ten days after the fierce rains and winds roared in, the rescue happened with the help of an Indian navy helicopter operating under the umbrella of the United Nations.

Also Read:Stranded Viking Sky cruise ship brought to Molde

The "Fuzileiros", the Portuguese Marines, are part of the rapid response taskforce sent by the Portuguese government to support the search and rescue operations in the Beira region of Mozambique.

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