Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Pope Francis have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the victims of the devastating Tropical Cyclone Idai in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

The heavy rains started on March 4 ended on March 8, resulting into loss of lives and widespread destruction in the country.

Her majesty Queen Elizabeth sent the condolences to President Professor Peter Mutharika following recent floods that hit the country.

Concurring with the Queen, Pope Francis said he is deeply concerned and he has dedicated flood victims in the hands of God.

“I express my sorrow and closeness to the dear people of Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe affected by cyclone Idai. I entrust the many victims and their families to the mercy of God,” Pope Francis writes.