Mozambique

As of 19 January 2026, the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) reports that nearly 600,000 people have been affected. The situation continues to evolve rapidly, with the number of affected people increasing as extensive flooding…

Executive Summary In 2025, humanitarian needs in Mozambique increased due to a significant escalation of the conflict in Cabo Delgado, the high vulnerability of people returning to their home areas amid widespread destruction of social services, and…

SITUATION OVERVIEW In mid-December, severe and prolonged flooding affected large parts of Mozambique, particularly in the southern and central regions. Rivers burst their banks, displacing communities and damaging or destroying homes, schools, health facilities, water systems and critical…

OVERVIEW Southern Africa has transitioned from the 2023-24 El Niño–driven drought to 2025-26 La Niña-related heavy rains and flash floods, affecting Mozambique, Madagascar, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia, and impacting nearly 1.9 million people by mid‑February.…