Thousands flee to Beira seeking aid in wake of CycloneIdai
BEIRA, Mozambique - Thousands of people have fled to the city of Beira in Mozambique after Cyclone Idai swept through the country earlier this month.
Baptista managed to get to a school when the flooding started and together with other community members, stayed on the roof for two days until water levels receded.
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