Advertisement The East African News Rest Of Africa Floods kill 66 in Mozambique Wednesday March 13 2019 Summary The floods have already destroyed 5,756 homes, affecting 15,467 households and 141,325 peopleMozambique is prone to cyclones, floods and droughts, and floods in 2000 claimed at least 800 lives while more than 100 were killed in 2015 Advertisement By AFP More by this Author At least 66 people have been killed and 141,000 affected after heavy rains deluged central and northern Mozambique, the government has said as it appealed for funds to manage the crisis."The government has decreed a red alert due to the continuing rains and the approach of the tropical cyclone Idai, expected to reach the country between Thursday to Friday," said cabinet spokeswoman Ana Comoana.She spoke to reporters late Tuesday after a meeting of the Council of Ministers held in Maputo to discuss the deadly flooding.People with injuriesThe floods in one of Africa's poorest countries have already destroyed 5,756 homes, affecting 15,467 households and 141,325 people.There are 111 people with injuries, 18 hospitals destroyed, 938 classrooms destroyed and 9,763 students affected. Advertisement More than 168,000 hectares of crops were also destroyed, the government spokeswoman added.Authorities have ordered the compulsory evacuation of people living in flood-prone areas.Without shelter"Sixteen accommodation centres have been opened in the provinces of Zambezia and Tete to accommodate the displaced," Ms Comoana said."The government needs $16 million (1.1 billion meticais) to assist 80,000 families affected by the rains".Mozambique is prone to cyclones, floods and droughts, and floods in 2000 claimed at least 800 lives while more than 100 were killed in 2015.Floods have already claimed 30 lives and left over 230,000 people without shelter in southern Malawi which borders Mozambique. Advertisement In the headlines Kiir’s hard choices ahead of December elections South Sudan lacks the required funds and faces legal hurdles that must be cleared out of the way. Kenya army chief who sought peace via diplomacy The departed Kenyan military chief was instrumental in peace deals in DR Congo and war on Al Shabaab militants in Somalia. Africa incomes falling behind rest of worldGabon junta eyes democratic path to stay in powerFrench bank to face lawsuit over Sudan genocideWhat Africa should push for in Bretton Woods debt reviewKenya military chief Francis Ogolla is dead
Advertisement The East African News Rest Of Africa Floods kill 66 in Mozambique Wednesday March 13 2019 Summary The floods have already destroyed 5,756 homes, affecting 15,467 households and 141,325 peopleMozambique is prone to cyclones, floods and droughts, and floods in 2000 claimed at least 800 lives while more than 100 were killed in 2015 Advertisement By AFP More by this Author At least 66 people have been killed and 141,000 affected after heavy rains deluged central and northern Mozambique, the government has said as it appealed for funds to manage the crisis."The government has decreed a red alert due to the continuing rains and the approach of the tropical cyclone Idai, expected to reach the country between Thursday to Friday," said cabinet spokeswoman Ana Comoana.She spoke to reporters late Tuesday after a meeting of the Council of Ministers held in Maputo to discuss the deadly flooding.People with injuriesThe floods in one of Africa's poorest countries have already destroyed 5,756 homes, affecting 15,467 households and 141,325 people.There are 111 people with injuries, 18 hospitals destroyed, 938 classrooms destroyed and 9,763 students affected. Advertisement More than 168,000 hectares of crops were also destroyed, the government spokeswoman added.Authorities have ordered the compulsory evacuation of people living in flood-prone areas.Without shelter"Sixteen accommodation centres have been opened in the provinces of Zambezia and Tete to accommodate the displaced," Ms Comoana said."The government needs $16 million (1.1 billion meticais) to assist 80,000 families affected by the rains".Mozambique is prone to cyclones, floods and droughts, and floods in 2000 claimed at least 800 lives while more than 100 were killed in 2015.Floods have already claimed 30 lives and left over 230,000 people without shelter in southern Malawi which borders Mozambique. Advertisement In the headlines Kiir’s hard choices ahead of December elections South Sudan lacks the required funds and faces legal hurdles that must be cleared out of the way. Kenya army chief who sought peace via diplomacy The departed Kenyan military chief was instrumental in peace deals in DR Congo and war on Al Shabaab militants in Somalia. Africa incomes falling behind rest of worldGabon junta eyes democratic path to stay in powerFrench bank to face lawsuit over Sudan genocideWhat Africa should push for in Bretton Woods debt reviewKenya military chief Francis Ogolla is dead
Summary The floods have already destroyed 5,756 homes, affecting 15,467 households and 141,325 peopleMozambique is prone to cyclones, floods and droughts, and floods in 2000 claimed at least 800 lives while more than 100 were killed in 2015 Advertisement By AFP More by this Author At least 66 people have been killed and 141,000 affected after heavy rains deluged central and northern Mozambique, the government has said as it appealed for funds to manage the crisis."The government has decreed a red alert due to the continuing rains and the approach of the tropical cyclone Idai, expected to reach the country between Thursday to Friday," said cabinet spokeswoman Ana Comoana.She spoke to reporters late Tuesday after a meeting of the Council of Ministers held in Maputo to discuss the deadly flooding.People with injuriesThe floods in one of Africa's poorest countries have already destroyed 5,756 homes, affecting 15,467 households and 141,325 people.There are 111 people with injuries, 18 hospitals destroyed, 938 classrooms destroyed and 9,763 students affected. Advertisement More than 168,000 hectares of crops were also destroyed, the government spokeswoman added.Authorities have ordered the compulsory evacuation of people living in flood-prone areas.Without shelter"Sixteen accommodation centres have been opened in the provinces of Zambezia and Tete to accommodate the displaced," Ms Comoana said."The government needs $16 million (1.1 billion meticais) to assist 80,000 families affected by the rains".Mozambique is prone to cyclones, floods and droughts, and floods in 2000 claimed at least 800 lives while more than 100 were killed in 2015.Floods have already claimed 30 lives and left over 230,000 people without shelter in southern Malawi which borders Mozambique.
Kiir’s hard choices ahead of December elections South Sudan lacks the required funds and faces legal hurdles that must be cleared out of the way. Kenya army chief who sought peace via diplomacy The departed Kenyan military chief was instrumental in peace deals in DR Congo and war on Al Shabaab militants in Somalia. Africa incomes falling behind rest of worldGabon junta eyes democratic path to stay in powerFrench bank to face lawsuit over Sudan genocideWhat Africa should push for in Bretton Woods debt reviewKenya military chief Francis Ogolla is dead