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Severe Floods in Mozambique Displace Thousands, Death Toll Rises

1/12/2026

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From December 24 to January 7, heavy rains and floods affected 75,325 people in Mozambique.
Twenty-one deaths were reported.
Currently, 5,727 people are in temporary shelters, mainly in Zambézia.
Forecasts predict continued heavy rainfall and higher flood risk in southern provinces, particularly Inhambane and Gaza.
The government implements early warning and response measures under limited resources.

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Story summary

From December 24 to January 7, heavy rains and floods affected 75,325 people in Mozambique.
Twenty-one deaths were reported.
Currently, 5,727 people are in temporary shelters, mainly in Zambézia.
Forecasts predict continued heavy rainfall and higher flood risk in southern provinces, particularly Inhambane and Gaza.
The government implements early warning and response measures under limited resources.