People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete January 25, 2026 at 07:48 PM

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Mozambique is experiencing its worst flooding in a generation after two weeks of heavy rainfall caused rivers to burst their banks. Tens of thousands of people are being rescued from inundated areas in the south and central regions, with some forced to cling to treetops and rooftops. Rescue operations are underway with assistance from Brazil, South Africa, and the UK. Over 650,000 people have been affected, losing homes, belongings, livestock, and crops. Displaced residents are seeking refuge in temporary shelters like schools and churches, with approximately 4,000 people currently housed in six centers. Many are farmers who have lost their livelihoods due to the widespread flooding.

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Jose Tembe 30% Gwazamutini Secondary School 40% Macaneta 40% UK 50% Brazil 50% South Africa 50% Maputo 50% Francisco Fernando Chivindzi ×260% Tomaz Antonio Mlau ×360% Marracuene ×370% Inkomati River ×280% Mozambique ×390%

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floods 100% mozambique 90% rescue operations 70% rising waters 70% inkomati river 60% displacement 60% marracuene 50% shelter 50% natural disaster 40%

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Mozambique

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