Upon its landfall near Beira, Mozambique, Cyclone Idai resulted in catastrophic flooding and destruction throughout the surrounding areas. The cyclone formed over the Indian Ocean, gathering momentum as it approached the coast of Mozambique. When it made landfall, the storm brought with it heavy rainfall, gale-force winds, and storm surges that inundated regions already vulnerable to flooding. Many thousands of homes were damaged or completely destroyed, with floodwaters rising rapidly, engulfing urban areas and agricultural lands. Emergency services faced significant challenges in reaching those stranded by floodwaters, and reports indicated that several hundred thousand individuals were affected overall, with thousands more displaced from their homes.The aftermath of Cyclone Idai saw a large-scale response from humanitarian organizations and governments both locally and internationally. Rescue missions were launched, and aid began to flow into the region, while health officials warned of potential outbreaks of waterborne diseases in the wake of the disaster. The scale of damage was staggering, with rural communities hit particularly hard, losing crops and livestock. The need for long-term recovery plans was apparent as communities struggled to come to terms with the loss and damage caused by the cyclone.