Cyclone Freddy Leaves Devastation and Over 300 Dead in Malawi and Mozambique
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The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Freddy has surpassed 300 people, with Mozambique and Malawi being the hardest hit. The storm caused severe flooding, swept away roads, and left bodies and houses buried in mud. Continued rain and power outages have hampered search and rescue efforts, while many places affected by the storm have not had running water for a week. Malawi's President has declared 14 days of national mourning and called for international support for relief efforts.
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- Over 300 dead in Malawi, Mozambique as Cyclone Freddy losses pile Al Jazeera English
- Despair in Malawi as Cyclone Freddy destroys lives Reuters
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