Search and rescue operations are ongoing across Mozambique as the country grapples with the aftermath of weeks of unusually heavy rains that have triggered devastating floods, submerged homes and infrastructure, and displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
Mozambique’s Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction has reported at least 103 confirmed deaths, with more than 650,000 people displaced across southern and central parts of the country. Many communities remain cut off as floodwaters have washed away roads and bridges, forcing emergency teams to rely on boats and air assets to reach isolated areas.
Acting Executive Director of Action Aid Mozambique, Marcia Cossa, highlighted logistical challenges, noting that some locations particularly in Gaza and Manica provinces are only accessible by waterways due to damaged infrastructure. Authorities and humanitarian partners warn that conditions in temporary shelters are worsening, increasing the risk of cholera and other water‑borne diseases amid overcrowded camps.
The scale of flooding across Mozambique is among the worst in recent years, with climate researchers linking extreme rainfall events to broader weather patterns and global climate change. Efforts to reach stranded residents continue even as emergency responders scale up relief and health support.
