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In Need Of Blankets, Pain Killers, Pill Refills: Life After Cyclone Idai

In the wake of the storm, even the most basic medical and personal needs aren't easy to meet.
Tichanai Mutungwe, a farmworker in Zimbabwe, couldn't save his daughter from the flood waters. Injured and grieving, he says he must get back to work soon so he can support his family.

Cyclone Idai was a major disaster. When it struck southeastern Africa on March 14, the storm destroyed more than 18,000 homes. The U.N. estimates that over 130,000 people are still in temporary shelters. The death toll is now 598 and expected to rise as officials reach remote areas to assess the damage. And in the wake of the storm, over 2,000 cases of cholera have been reported so far.

Behind those large numbers are many stories that bring the tragedy to a human level.

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