To Mozambique where the road to the central town of Buzi has been repaired in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai. Sofala, a once thriving province, has become a shadow of its former glory, as our correspondent Robert Nagila reports.

Seated in the veranda of his damaged hotel in Buzi, Rudolfi Chinedi recalls March 16th vividly.

RUDOLFI CHINEDI BUZI RESIDENT "When it started it was whistling. trees, roofs everything was flying, it was terrible."

ROBERT NAGILA BUZI, MOZAMBIQUE "Virtually any building you come across in the town of Buzi, you will see this water mark. This was the level of flood water on the 16 of March, more than 24 hours after Cyclone Idai passed through this town. And like so many areas in this region, the flood water has yet to completely disappear."

These were the images that shocked the world, leading to an unprecedented rescue effort from the air. By the time the floods had receded, 108 people were dead. Now on the ground, the town resembles a war zone. Not a single building in Buzi was spared. The local police station's roof, like many others, blown away.

MATHIEU LEONARD FIELD COORDINATOR INTL. FEDERATION OF RED CROSS & RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES "When you go around town you can see that 90% of the houses are seriously damaged, many of them totally destroyed."

The latest figures from the government show 112,745 houses were destroyed by Cyclone Idai. A further 111,202 were damaged while 15, 784 were flooded.

At what used to be the local market, Francisco Mbereketo has come back to his stall to salvage what he can.

FRANCISCO MBEREKETO BUZI RESIDENT "I have lost everything, including my house and family. I am Only left with the clothes I am wearing."

There is still no power here, most of the power lines, still where the cyclone left them. Many of Buzi's residents have now left, it's doubtful they will return. But crucially, aid has started arriving here. Back with Rudolfi, he shows me the damage to his property. He lost 67 cattle on his farm alone. I ask him if he will rebuild, but at 69 years of age his life's work is gone, his silence speaks volumes. Robert Nagila, CGTN, Buzi, Mozambique.