The United States government has provided over 100 tons of humanitarian aid to support 130,000 people affected by floods in Mozambique, the U.S. Embassy in the country announced.
According to the embassy, the aid includes 260 pallets of hygiene kits delivered to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
“The United States government is delivering more than 100 tons of vital assistance to around 130,000 people in the hardest-hit areas, helping prevent disease and protect families,” the statement said.
The assistance is coordinated with the Mozambican government and the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management (INGD) as part of the humanitarian response to the floods affecting the country. The initiative aims to strengthen relief efforts and support local and international organizations in reaching affected communities.
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The current rainy season in Mozambique has already claimed 309 lives and affected 1.06 million people since October, according to INGD data updated on March 31.
Floods in January alone caused at least 43 deaths, 147 injuries, and nine missing persons, affecting over 715,000 people, while southern regions recently faced a new wave of inundations. Cyclone Gezani, which hit Inhambane on February 13–14, caused four additional deaths and affected over 9,000 people.
Overall, 24,229 homes were partially destroyed, 11,996 completely destroyed, and 209,219 flooded during this rainy season. In addition, 304 health units, 109 places of worship, and 764 schools were affected.
The floods also damaged 316,267 hectares of agricultural land, affecting 371,320 farmers, and killed 531,116 animals, including cattle, goats, and poultry. Infrastructure losses include 9,522 kilometers of roads, 51 bridges, and 237 aqueducts.
