Mozambique: flooding in Maputo province and city

Heavy rains between 7–11 February 2023 resulted in large-scale flooding across the southern region of Mozambique, particularly Maputo province and city. As at 18 February, more than 43,426 people were affected, including over 16,500 displaced people and ten recorded deaths. As at 18 February, the flood had damaged 8,648 houses across the affected areas. The National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction (INGD) has set up 16 accommodation centres and has been coordinating government efforts to provide food and NFIs to the affected people.