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Mozambique Floods Force Thousands to Flee
Really bad floods in Mozambique have made thousands of people leave their homes.
The water is so high that some people are stuck on their roofs.
The Red Cross and South Africa are helping by using boats and helicopters to reach people.
The president had to cancel his trip to a big meeting because he needs to focus on saving lives.
The floods are getting worse because of climate change, which makes the storms stronger.
Even in South Africa, some places like Kruger National Park had to close because of the rain, but it's open again now.
Severe floods in Mozambique have forced thousands to flee their homes, with over 620,000 people affected.
Red Cross volunteers and a South African air force helicopter are assisting with rescue efforts.
President Daniel Chapo cancelled his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos to focus on the flood crisis.
Heavy rains and surging waters have caused widespread damage to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and health centers.
Climate change is exacerbating the frequency and severity of weather-related disasters in the region.
- Who
- Thousands of people in Mozambique, including President Daniel Chapo
- What
- Severe floods forcing people to flee homes, stranding some on roofs
- Where
- Gaza, Maputo, and Sofala provinces in Mozambique, and parts of South Africa
- When
- Heavy rains since mid-December, current situation as of January 19
- Why
- Heavy rains and surging waters swamping settlements, exacerbated by climate change
Key facts
- Affected People
- More than 620,000
- Flooded Houses
- Over 72,000
- Assistance Provided
- Red Cross volunteers, South African air force helicopter
- Impacted Infrastructure
- Roads, bridges, health centers
- President's Action
- Cancelled trip to Davos
- Affected Areas in South Africa
- Northeast, including Kruger National Park
- Cause of Increased Flooding
- Climate change exacerbating weather-related disasters
Quotes
Rachel Fowler
IFRC Program and Operations Manager
“Rains are still expected to continue for the coming days, and the water dams are already at full capacity, so the situation could worsen, placing further people at risk”
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Celeste Maria
Hospital worker from Chokwe in the southern province of Gaza
“Our home is now completely submerged … We left behind neighbours who are now telling us they are sheltering on rooftops as the water continues to rise”
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Daniel Chapo
President of Mozambique
“the absolute priority at this moment is to save lives”
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Sources
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