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World Bank puts Mozambique's economic losses from Cyclone Idai at up to $773 million

JOHANNESBURG, April 11: The World Bank estimates the direct economic losses from Cyclone Idai in Mozambique to range from $656 million-$773 million (590.26 million pounds), covering damage to buildings, infrastructure and agriculture, a note sent out via the United Nations said on Thursday.
By Reuters

JOHANNESBURG, April 11: The World Bank estimates the direct economic losses from Cyclone Idai in Mozambique to range from $656 million-$773 million (590.26 million pounds), covering damage to buildings, infrastructure and agriculture, a note sent out via the United Nations said on Thursday.


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In the note, dated April 4, the World Bank said its approach does not capture indirect losses such as reduced productivity or business interruptions, and could only provide a certain degree of accuracy.

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