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<p>Cyclone Idai has devastated parts of Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. There have
so far been over 700 fatalities and the UN estimates that up to 2.6m people may be
affected. Mozambique has been the hardest-hit with almost 17,400 houses destroyed
and up to 350,000 people at risk due to rising water levels. The UK Government is
providing up to £22 million in support, including £4 million to match the UK public’s
generous contributions to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s appeal. In Mozambique,
UKaid is supporting the World Food Programme to feed 400,000 people and we have sent
life-saving relief supplies including tents and thousands of shelter kits. In Malawi,
we are helping 140,000 people to feed themselves and in Zimbabwe we are providing
essential health supplies, hygiene kits and child protection support. We will continue
to monitor the situation closely and stand ready to provide further support if needed.</p>
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