Maputo

Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, is at the center of a severe humanitarian crisis due to recent torrential rains and catastrophic flooding across southern Africa. These floods, described as the worst in a generation, have displaced hundreds of thousands of people in Mozambique and neighboring countries like South Africa and Zimbabwe. The situation is newsworthy due to the scale of the devastation, with over 620,000 people affected in Mozambique alone, and the rising death toll exceeding 100 across the region. Vital infrastructure and tens of thousands of homes have been destroyed, leaving many without shelter or access to essential services. Rescue operations are underway, involving international teams from Brazil, South Africa, and the UK. The floods have also increased the risk of waterborne diseases like cholera and heightened the threat of crocodile attacks. The ongoing crisis underscores the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events and the urgent need for humanitarian aid and long-term disaster preparedness.