The number of victims of tropical cyclone “Iday” in Mozambique increased to 417, reports Daily Sabah, citing local authorities.

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It is noted that the number of dead could rise, as at present, representatives of the emergency services of the country continue the search for the missing and the rubble.

As flood waters begin to recede in parts of Sierra Leone, officials say the death toll after Cyclone idai nature has reached 417, but warn that the number could soar as more bodies are revealed https://t.co/ZklFKZRnripic.twitter.com/pIwUPrz7Of

— DAILY SABAH (@DailySabah) 23 Mar 2019

Earlier it was reported about 293 victims of the cyclone “IDI” in Mozambique.

As passed edition Inforeactor, the African side turned to Russia with a request for humanitarian assistance.