Rapports

Major Developments The Government of Mozambique declared an institutional red alert on 9 March following localised flooding in several parts of the country due to heavy rainfall in Mozambique and in neighbouring Zimbabwe and Zambia. Since the issuance of the red…

SITUATION OVERVIEW - The water levels of the Zambeze (Caia and Marromeu) and Púngoé (Mafambisse) rivers are above alert levels, with tendency to decrease. The water levels of the Zambeze in Zumbo, Tete and Mutarara are now below alert level.…

The International Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross and Red Crescent response to emergencies. The DREF is…

ACTIVITIES/RESPONSE SITUATION OVERVIEW Following the issuance of an institutional Red Alert on 9 March 2010, daily meetings have been held at the Central Emergency Operations Centre (CENOE), with focal points from line ministries, Government institutions and the Humanitarian Clusters to provide…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT - Sharp reduction in 2010 cereal harvest anticipated due to severe drought in central and southern regions - Maize prices have started to rise in most areas reflecting the expectation of reduced supplies in the next marketing year…

Key Messages Cereal prices have stabilized, but are still very high, restricting normal food access. Cereal harvest can be affected by below average rainfall in the south and central regions, where the dry spell had already negatively impacted on food security. Pockets…

Key Messages - The food security conditions projected in the January food security outlook are generally still valid. However, the predicted drought conditions in much of the central and southern zones will be extending to more zones and its effects…

- Food is still available, markets are adequately supplied, and prices, despite being above average, are stable, enabling food access for poor households. Yet, pockets of moderate food insecurity exist in parts of central and southern…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT - Outlook for 2010 cereal harvest unfavourable over large areas of the country - In 2009 a record cereal crop was harvested and imports needs in 2009/10 marketing year are lower - Cereal prices have stabilized, but are still…

The lean season (hunger gap) in Mozambique begins in October and lasts until February. But due to delayed rains in many of the affected areas, this year the lean season is expected to extend into April. The lean season,…