Some tourist resorts located in Nampula province are facing a critical scenario due to the damage caused by Cyclone Dikeledi, which hit the region on 13 January. According to the newspaper O País, the devastating effects of the cyclone are threatening activity in the tourist sector, with several establishments planning closures that could last up to three months.
The district of Mossuril, which was the epicentre of the phenomenon, has seen considerable destruction, especially in the tourist area of Chocas Mar, one of the province’s most popular destinations. Hotel and tourist infrastructures were severely damaged, compromising the continuity of operations.
Among the most emblematic examples is the Coral Lodge, where a significant part of the guest houses were destroyed. With 48 jobs at risk, the resort is facing a period of temporary paralysis while reconstruction work takes place.
At the Carrusca Mar e Sol resort, the scenario is no different. Manager Aníbal de Oliveira Carlos said that recovery is underway, but closure for at least three months will be unavoidable. ‘We’re trying to speed up the repairs, but the destruction was extensive and we need more time to start operating again,’ he explained.
The prolonged impact of the shutdown has also hit the Namarralo Tourist Complex, considered the oldest in the region, with more than 30 years of existence. The owner, Selemane Sábado, described the situation as an unprecedented challenge for local entrepreneurs, aggravated by the uncertainty about the return of tourists in the coming months.
The information released by the newspaper also highlights the concern of local communities, which rely heavily on tourism to generate employment and income. The owners of the affected resorts are appealing for support from government authorities and the private sector to speed up recovery.
Without rapid and effective assistance, the managers warn, the socio-economic impact of Cyclone Dikeledi could be even more serious, affecting not only tourism, but also the livelihoods of countless families who depend directly on the activity in the region.
