More than 100 dead and 200 missing during the cyclone in Mozambique and Zimbabwe | Social

No less than 100 people have died and many others are missing in Mozambique and neighboring Zimbabwe after the tropical cyclone Idai in southern African countries on Sunday, with sudden floods and high winds. fierce.

Zimbabwean authorities said the death toll was 65 in the east of the country, while Mozambique said 48 people were killed in the affected areas after the cyclone that devastated the region on Friday. and Saturday.

A parliamentarian from Chimanimani District in Zimbabwe, the most affected region in the country, announced the updated balance sheet and added that many remains were missing after houses and bridges were washed away by sudden floods. hit the area.

The most affected areas are not yet accessible, while strong winds and dense clouds have prevented the theft of military rescue helicopters.

"Up to now, we are looking at 65 people who have lost their lives. We are probably expecting 150 to 200 missing, "said by phone to AFP Joshua Sacco, legislator of Chimanimani.

Most of the missing people are believed to be government employees, whose housing complex has been completely engulfed by rushing waters. Their fate is currently unknown because the region is still inaccessible.

"We are very worried because all these houses were submerged under water and literally washed away. That's where we have about 147 missing. It is very sad and the situation is disastrous, "he said.

Among those killed, two high school students were killed, after a landslide sent a rock crashing into their dormitory, said the country's Department of Civil Protection. (DCP).