Over 100 Feared Dead in Mozambique Floods Affecting Nearly 600,000 People
Heavy rains in Southern Africa have led to severe flooding in Mozambique, with authorities fearing over 100 deaths and hundreds of thousands displaced.
The southern and central regions are facing a growing humanitarian crisis after weeks of torrential rain that have overwhelmed rivers and drainage systems.
The government has declared a National Red Alert, the highest level of emergency, warning that this flooding could be worse than the catastrophic floods of 2000.
Approximately 600,000 people have been impacted nationwide, with more than 50,000 forced into temporary shelters like schools and churches. Gaza Province is particularly hard hit, with about 40% of its area underwater.
Videos on social media show the Limpopo River overflowing, flooding the town of Chókwè and nearby areas.
Other provinces, including Maputo, Inhambane, Sofala, and Zambézia, are also experiencing severe conditions.
Local news sources report that 3,000 kilometers of roads have been damaged and over 70,000 hectares of crops, mainly rice and corn, have been destroyed, threatening food security this year.
Amid ongoing rains, rescue teams, volunteers, and government officials are tirelessly working to save those trapped and transport them to safety, ZBC reports.
