Skip to main content

00:00:00 PM

January 26, 2025

Data  |  Knowledge  |  Privacy  |  Contact Us |

-25.978033557249, 32.574428687817


 

Mozambique    Mozambique   

Mozambique is a southern African nation whose long Indian Ocean coastline is dotted with popular beaches like Tofo, as well as offshore marine parks. In the Quirimbas Archipelago, a 250km stretch of coral islands, mangrove-covered Ibo Island has colonial-era ruins surviving from a period of Portuguese rule. The Bazaruto Archipelago farther south has reefs which protect rare marine life including dugongs. ― Google

Capital: Maputo

Dialing code: +258

Currency: Mozambican metical

Population: 30.37 million (2019) World Bank

President: Filipe Nyusi

Country Profile
Events
🌐  + Countries
      ↳ None
sa
Body

Between 7-10 February, the southern region of the country was hit by heavy rains, which reached up to 100 mm in 24 hours. The rain caused widespread flooding in Maputo city and Maputo province, resulting in significant impacts on the local population.

According to the National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction, the rain affected approximately 30,605 people (5,721 families) and displaced 422 people. The flooding also resulted in four fatalities.

In response to the situation, the government has established five accommodation centers, which are currently hosting the displaced individuals. The centers are providing basic necessities such as food, water, and shelter for those in need.

It is important to note that the situation is still developing, and the government is closely monitoring the situation and providing updates as necessary. The National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction is working closely with other government agencies and NGOs to provide support to the affected communities.

In conclusion, the heavy rains and flooding in the southern region of the country have caused significant impacts on the local population. The government is taking necessary measures to support those affected and mitigate the impact of the disaster. Further updates on the situation will be provided as they become available.

TAGS

 

ty
 

(OCHA)
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
+ Agencies

↳ None
Humanitarian Impact
  30,605
      Affected Persons
5,721
        Families
  422
        Displaced Persons

OCHA coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises.

UU

Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.

WorldsAid Copyright © 2023
Where Applicable All Rights Reserved

Disclaimer

THE DESIGNATIONS EMPLOYED AND THE PRESENTATION OF MATERIAL ON MAPS SHARED HERE ON WORLDSAID DO NOT IMPLY THE EXPRESSION OF ANY OPINION WHATSOEVER ON THE PART OF WORLDSAID.org CONCERNING THE LEGAL STATUS OF ANY COUNTRY, TERRITORY OR AREA OR OF ITS AUTHORITIES, OR CONCERNING THE DELIMITATION OF ITS FRONTIERS OR BOUNDARIES.