Bridging the divide

Lessons from disaster risk reduction, development and humanitarian approaches to Cyclones Idai and Kenneth

A damaged bridge on the road to Ngangu, Zimbabwe.
Cyclone Idai caused catastrophic damage in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi in 2019.
March 09, 2020 • UPDATED June 15, 2022

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This brief from the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance, of which Mercy Corps is a member, presents lessons drawn from a Post Event Review Capability (PERC) study of the 2019 Cyclone Idai and Cyclone Kenneth impacts in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.

Based on over 100 key informant interviews and background research, the study identifies opportunities to strengthen humanitarian and development approaches to dealing with increasingly dangerous natural hazards.

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