The United Nations says Cyclone Idai destroyed a "year's worth of crops" in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
Almost two million people in Mozambique alone are now in need of assistance.
Nick Harper reports from Zimbabwe's capital Harare.
UN: Cyclone Idai destroyed 'year's worth of crops'
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