The death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique has risen to 73, with 66 deaths in Cabo Delgado province, according to the National Institute of Risk and Disaster Management.

The cyclone, which brought winds of 260 km/h (161 mph) and heavy rainfall, injured over 540 people, destroyed more than 39,100 homes, and affected over 329,500 people.

UNICEF described the situation as “devastation,” emphasizing the precarious conditions in northern Mozambique, already impacted by conflict and underdevelopment, Al-Jazeera has reported.

After hitting Mozambique, Chido moved into Malawi, killing 13 and injuring dozens.

Written by B.C. Begley