Jude

Dissipated

Active from March 8, 2025 at 06:00 PM to March 16, 2025 at 06:00 AM

Track map of Jude

Peak Category

Dissipated

Minimum Pressure

hPa

Maximum Wind Speed

144 km/h

Region

South Indian Ocean

Key Events

Formation

March 8, 2025 at 06:00 PM

-14.5°N, 45.6°E

Dissipation

March 16, 2025 at 06:00 AM

-26.4°N, 53.4°E

Storm Timeline

Jude formed as Tropical Depression at -14.5°N, 45.6°E with winds of 61 km/h

Jude intensified to Tropical Storm at -14.8°N, 43.5°E with winds of 104 km/h

Jude reached peak intensity as Category 1 at -14.9°N, 41.2°E with winds of 144 km/h

Jude weakened to Tropical Storm at -15.2°N, 39.9°E with winds of 119 km/h

Jude intensified to Tropical Storm at -19.6°N, 37.4°E with winds of 72 km/h

Jude intensified to Tropical Storm at -21.1°N, 39.5°E with winds of 79 km/h

Jude intensified to Tropical Storm at -23.0°N, 41.6°E with winds of 94 km/h

March 14, 2025 at 06:00 PM: maintain at -24.6°N, 43.3°E

March 15, 2025 at 06:00 AM: maintain at -25.0°N, 44.6°E

Jude weakened to Tropical Storm at -25.3°N, 47.7°E with winds of 94 km/h

Jude dissipated at -26.4°N, 53.4°E

Cyclone Jude 2025: Path, Impacts, and Recovery Efforts in Southern Africa

🌪️ Tropical Cyclone Jude Track and Intensity

Cyclone Jude made landfall on March 10, 2025 in Mozambique's Nampula Province as a Category 1 storm with:

  • Sustained winds: 140 km/h (87 mph)
  • Peak gusts: 195 km/h (121 mph)
  • Rainfall: 250+ mm in 24 hours
  • Storm surge: Waves up to 8m high

The cyclone originated in the Southwest Indian Ocean Basin, rapidly intensifying before striking near Ilha de Moçambique. After impacting northern Mozambique from March 9-12, Jude crossed southern Madagascar on March 15 before dissipating over the Indian Ocean.


🚨 Cyclone Jude's Devastating Impacts

Affected Countries & Regions

  • Mozambique (Nampula, Zambezia, Tete, Niassa and Sofala provinces)
  • Madagascar (Southern region)
  • Malawi (13 southern districts)

Human Toll

  • 16 confirmed deaths (13 in Nampula, 2 in Zambezia, 1 in Niassa)
  • 2 people missing
  • 59 people injured (21 hospitalized)
  • 302,653 people affected in Mozambique
  • 14,000+ people affected in Madagascar
  • 11,000+ people affected in Malawi
  • 2,000 people evacuated to 9 evacuation centers in Mozambique
  • 3,000+ people displaced in Malawi

Infrastructure Damage

Category Impact
Houses 20,241 damaged or destroyed in Mozambique
4,000+ damaged or destroyed in Madagascar
Health Facilities 69 damaged in Nampula province
Power Outages 272,757 people affected
Cropland 13,982 hectares flooded
Roads Multiple major highways damaged (R681, N104, R703, R696, R698)
Electricity Infrastructure US$1.6 million in damages

🏥 Health Crisis & Emergency Response

Health Concerns

  • Cholera outbreak in Nampula:
    • 56 new cases reported on March 14
    • Nampula City: 37 cases
    • Larde district: 13 cases
    • Murrupula: 6 cases

Emergency Response Challenges

  • Road Access: Major routes blocked by flooding and bridge collapses
  • Fuel Shortages: Critical shortage in Cabo Delgado affecting humanitarian operations
  • Communication: Network disruptions in multiple districts
  • Security: Illegal checkpoints hampering aid delivery

📍 District-Specific Impacts

Angoche District

  • 1,730 people affected
  • 346 houses damaged/destroyed
  • 4 health facilities damaged
  • 14 classrooms impacted (3,193 students affected)
  • Power and communication disruptions

Ilha de Moçambique District

  • 400 families in Entete accommodation center
  • Water supply compromised
  • Emergency water trucking from Nacala dam

Mecuburi District

  • Bridge collapse isolating communities
  • Multiple families displaced to local schools

🌍 Historical Context: Mozambique's Cyclone Crisis

Jude marks Mozambique's third major cyclone in 4 months:

  1. Cyclone Chido (December 2024):
    • 120 deaths
    • 120,000 homes damaged
  2. Cyclone Dikeledi (January 2025):
    • 5 fatalities
    • 3,500 homes destroyed

🔮 Recovery Efforts & Future Outlook

  • Copernicus Emergency Management Service activated in rapid mapping mode
  • INGD conducting comprehensive damage assessments
  • WFP distributing emergency supplies in accessible areas
  • EDM working to restore power infrastructure
  • Continued rainfall expected over northern and central coastal Mozambique

"The impact of these recurring cyclones highlights the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and climate resilience in the region." - National Institute for Disaster Risk Management