# LIVE FOOTAGE - CYCLONE IDAI HITS ZIMBABWE (Chimanimani, Chipinge etc)
Descrição
At least 31 people have been killed and dozens are missing in parts of eastern Zimbabwe after the country was hit by tropical cyclone Idai which lashed neighbouring Mozambique and Malawi, the government said.
Cyclone Idai has affected more than 1.5 million people in the three southern African countries, according to the United Nations and government officials.
As Cyclone Idai has hit Zimbabwe, Manicaland has been hit with floods and strong winds which have destroyed infrastructure and property especially in the towns of Chimanimani and Chipinge.
Zimbabwe's Ministry of Information said on Saturday that the deaths were mainly from Chimanimani East, including two students, while at least 40 other people have been injured.
It added that the Zimbabwean national army was leading rescue efforts to airlift students from a damaged school and others trapped by the storm.
Cyclone Idai has affected more than 1.5 million people in the three southern African countries, according to the United Nations and government officials.
As Cyclone Idai has hit Zimbabwe, Manicaland has been hit with floods and strong winds which have destroyed infrastructure and property especially in the towns of Chimanimani and Chipinge.
Zimbabwe's Ministry of Information said on Saturday that the deaths were mainly from Chimanimani East, including two students, while at least 40 other people have been injured.
It added that the Zimbabwean national army was leading rescue efforts to airlift students from a damaged school and others trapped by the storm.
Palavra-chave: tropical storm chalane
