Mozambique | Severe Tropical Storm Freddy and Floods - Flash Update (26 February 2023)

 



HIGHLIGHTS

  • The confluence of multiple threats is compounding a severe humanitarian situation in Mozambique.

  • Efficient preparedness measures by Mozambican institutions and populations have so far prevented loss of life due to storm Freddy.

  • Tropical storm Freddy made landfall in Inhambane province on 24 February. In the two weeks prior to its arrival, southern and central Mozambique had experienced rainfall and flooding.

  • Storm-induced rainfall in central and southern Mozambique and surrounding countries are adding to current flooding, threatening critical road infrastructure, crops, housing, public buildings like schools and health facilities.

  • Up to six provinces are affected by flooding because of the combined impact of tropical storm Freddy and previous floods.

  • Flooding is increasing the risk of cholera at a time when the country is struggling to contain a cholera outbreak generating from Malawi. A cholera vaccination campaign with some 720,000 doses is starting on 27 February.

  • Focus on the unfolding climate crisis in the center and south of Mozambique should not divert attention and capacity from the complex humanitarian crisis affecting two million people in the north and from resourcing its response through the 2023 Humanitarian response Plan (HRP). Humanitarian capacity is extremely stretched and lacks the supplies and staff to respond to this new crisis.

  • Additional resources are urgent for humanitarian response and an operational plan will be released within the coming days. Resources for immediate recovery of key infrastructure and agricultural activities are equally urgent to avert a widespread and protracted crisis affecting basic services, economic activities and agriculture.

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