WORLD

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.
alt=
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.



Related story

Revised interest rate corridor system introduced


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.

Related Stories
ECONOMY

World Bank paints grim economic picture of NepalGr...

the-world-bank.jpg
OPINION

They can make a difference

Lorenaarticlephoto_20200615170149.jpg
ECONOMY

Despite big losses, Banijya Bank issuing bonus to...

banijya-bank.jpg
ECONOMY

Janata Bank, Triveni Dev Bank complete merger

janata8.jpg
ECONOMY

Post-merger NCC Bank starts operation

NCC-Bank.jpg