United Nations, March 11 : The UN and its humanitarian partners are bracing for a second landfall of the long-running tropical cyclone Freddy on Mozambique, a top official said.

"The UN is providing food, tents, kitchen sets, water purification and health supplies, and we are preparing for the second landfall," said Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The world body and its partners continue to support government-led relief efforts in Mozambique and on the isle of Madagascar.  Dujarric said more than 81,000 people in Madagascar received humanitarian assistance, including food, water, sanitation, and hygiene services. In addition, given the humanitarian needs, Martin Griffiths, the UN's Emergency Relief Coordinator, allocated 8.5 million U.S. dollars from the Central Emergency Response Fund.