Hurricane hit the country! The death toll reached 1000

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera gave information on the destruction and death toll caused by the hurricane, in a statement to the press.

Stating that the death toll rose to 1,000 due to the hurricane, Chakwera claimed that more than half a million people had to leave their homes.

“Homes, bridges, schools and businesses were destroyed, roads, power lines and farmland damaged due to the devastation caused by climate change,” Chakwera said. saying.

LONGEST WIND IN HISTORY

Noting that the tobacco market season has arrived in the country, Chakwera stated that economic activity was also disrupted by the hurricane.

Mozambique and Madagascar were also negatively affected by the hurricane. About 70 people died in Mozambique.

The World Meteorological Organization announced that Freddy, which began in February and lasted for more than a month, could be the longest-lasting hurricane on record. (AA)