Torrential rains displace thousands in Mozambique as floods wreak havoc

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By Al Jazeera Staff and News AgenciesJanuary 22, 2026 at 04:28 PM

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Torrential rains in Mozambique have caused catastrophic floods, displacing thousands and affecting over 620,000 people as of January 2026. The floods have destroyed more than 72,000 homes and severely damaged infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and healthcare facilities. Rescue efforts are underway, with the Red Cross using boats and South Africa deploying a helicopter to assist those trapped by rising waters. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is providing emergency aid, but continued rainfall and full water dams threaten to worsen the situation. Heavy rainfall has also impacted parts of South Africa, causing extensive damage to Kruger National Park.

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Celeste Maria 30% Willie Aucamp 30% Haru Mutasa 40% Al Jazeera 40% Gaza province 40% Kruger National Park ×240% Reuters ×250% Rachel Fowler ×260% Maputo ×260% South Africa ×260% International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies 70% Mozambique ×590%

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mozambique floods 100% torrential rains 90% displaced thousands 80% infrastructure damage 70% rescue operations 60% climate change 50% south africa 40% emergency aid 40%

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90%

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Mozambique

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