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Over 1,000 feared dead in Mozambique cyclone

More than a thousand people are feared to have died due to cyclone Idai that devastated Mozambique last week.<br />''<br />''Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi said in a nationwide address that 84 deaths have been registered officially, but more than 1,000 deaths could be registered. He said more than 100,000 people are in danger.<br />''<br />''The city of Beira in central Mozambique bore the full wrath of  Cyclone Idai on Thursday.  The storm unleashed fierce winds and flash floods and washed away roads and houses. <br />''<br />''Beira international airport was closed because of cyclone damage but later reopened.<br />''<br />''In neighbouring Zimbabwe, Idai left 98 dead and at least 217 are missing, according to the information ministry.<br />''<br />

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