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FILE PHOTO-A young boy uses a shovel to clear the road in Pemba city on the northeastern coast of Mozambique, Thursday, May, 2, 2019.

Video. Cyclone Jude hits Mozambique, posing high risk to children

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The arrival of Cyclone Jude in Mozambique has raised serious concerns for children, as flooding increases the risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, and malaria.

Cyclone Jude struck Mozambique on Monday, causing widespread damage, flooding, and power outages.

With winds of up to 120 km/h, the storm hit regions with a large child population, heightening concerns about waterborne diseases like cholera and malaria.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is working with the government to provide emergency aid kits, shelter, and medical supplies to those affected.

The cyclone’s arrival has strained humanitarian resources, which were already stretched thin due to previous disasters and ongoing crises in the country.

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