Maputo, Mozambique — Severe flooding in Mozambique has displaced over 724,000 people, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
The disaster, which began in mid — December 2026, has overwhelmed southern and central regions, leading to the destruction or damage of homes, health facilities, and critical infrastructure.
The scale of the disaster necessitates a robust response, and the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) is seeking $187 million to provide urgent assistance to approximately 600,000 affected individuals. To date, over 399,000 people have received some form of aid, primarily through the Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Shelter, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) clusters.
The Mozambique government, alongside national and local authorities, has been actively involved in the relief efforts, working in tandem with the United Nations and its humanitarian partners.
The National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction has reported that the crisis has underscored the importance of disaster management and resilience — building strategies in the face of climate change and increasingly frequent natural disasters.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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This original article was produced by the ImNews editorial team
Source: reliefweb
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
