Most Recent Disaster Declaration:
Floods, 02-01-2012
Beginning in mid-January 2012, heavy rains generated by Tropical Storm Dando and Tropical Cyclone Funso caused significant flooding in the coastal districts of Zambézia Province in central Mozambique and in Gaza, Inhambane, and Maputo provinces in the south. As of January 31, flooding had resulted in approximately 40 deaths and damaged houses, crops, and public infrastructure, affecting more than 116,000 people. According to Government of Mozambique (GoM) and U.N. Humanitarian Country Team field assessments, priority needs included temporary shelter, food assistance, and water and sanitation interventions to address the risk of waterborne disease outbreaks.
On February 1, 2012, U.S. Ambassador Leslie V. Rowe declared a disaster due to the effects of the floods. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $50,000 through USAID/Mozambique to Population Services International to procure and distribute a point-of-use water treatment product that allowed flood-affected populations to disinfect water for consumption. In addition, USAID/OFDA’s Principal Regional Advisor for Southern Africa traveled to Mozambique to assess humanitarian conditions and help determine potential USG response options to support the GOM in its operations.
Additional Disaster Declaration:
Floods, 02-06-2008
Beginning in December 2007, heavy rains in central Mozambique, compounded by severe rainfall in the neighboring countries of Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, led to flooding along the Zambezi River basin in Tete, Manica, Sofala, and Zambezia provinces. The floods caused widespread displacement, damaged roads and bridges, and destroyed crops. As of January 29, the GOM’s National Institute for Disaster Management (INGC) had coordinated the evacuation of approximately 95,000 people residing in low-lying communities.
On January 3, the INGC declared a red alert for the Zambezi River basin, activating the GOM’s disaster response plan. On January 21, the GOM requested international assistance in responding to the floods and implementing the GOM’s contingency plan.
On February 6, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Todd Chapman declared a humanitarian emergency in Mozambique due to the flooding. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $50,000 through USAID/Mozambique to International Relief and Development for water, sanitation, and hygiene activities in Chinde and Morrumbala districts.
For information on additional USAID disaster responses in Mozambique, please see OFDA Annual Reports.
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