"Rescue Care Paramedics, IPSS Paramedics, Rescue South Africa together with Lenmed Hospital Group geared up throughout last night in preparation to leave this morning to Mozambique," said spokesperson, Garrith Jamieson, in a terse statement released early Wednesday . 

"The team is mobile to be on standby at Lenmed Maputo Private Hospital. The cyclone is set to affect Beira which is on the coastline of Mozambique," said Jamieson. 

The population for Beira is believed to be 250,000. 

"Gusts of winds estimated to be over 250 km hour are set to lash the coastline with an expected rainfall of 300 – 350 mls. Cyclone Idai is expected to be the largest the area has seen in a decade," said Jamieson.

"A team of 15 rescuers including rescue technicians, advanced life support paramedics and life guards are on their way with six 4X4 vehicles, boats and jet skis to assist the community. We wish the teams luck and safe passage during this deployment."

African News Agency (ANA)