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ANE: ‘56 Roads at Risk of Being Cut During the 2024-25 Rainy Season’

ANE: ‘56 Roads at Risk of Being Cut During the 2024-25 Rainy Season’

The National Roads Administration (ANE) has warned of the risk of 56 roads being closed throughout the country during the next rainy and cyclonic season 2024-25.

According to the institution, these roads, which include national, regional and unclassified roads, are located in areas susceptible to flooding and landslides, and could become impassable with the increase in rainfall, reported the newspaper Noticias.

A statement from ANE says that in order to mitigate the expected impacts, contractors have already been pre-positioned in strategic locations, ready to intervene whenever necessary, with the aim of guaranteeing accessibility and minimising disruption for the affected communities.

‘The measure aims to ensure a prompt response in critical areas and prevent populations from being isolated due to road cuts,’ the document reads.

Among the roads most at risk are the Mapai-Chicualacuala and Mapai-Cingo roads, in Gaza province; Mutarara-Milange, in Zambézia; and Maputo-Mpaca, in Maputo province. In Cabo Delgado, the Macomia-Oasse and Mucuali-Boila roads could also be disrupted, while in Niassa, the Cuamba-Lírio road is among the most vulnerable.

ANE is also mobilising financial resources to ensure that emergency interventions can be carried out quickly, and is stressing the importance of preventive maintenance on the most critical roads. ‘There is a continuous effort to ensure that, even in the face of adverse weather conditions, the main routes remain passable and safe,’ adds the note.

This prognosis is based on the seasonal climate forecast from the National Meteorological Institute (INAM), which points to above-average rainfall, especially in the centre and north of the country. INAM also predicts that the country’s main river basins could see high levels of rainfall, increasing the likelihood of flooding that could affect road infrastructure.

According to ANE, more than 73 per cent of the country’s roads are located in warning zones, where the rain is expected to have a significant impact.
However, the institution guarantees that all the necessary measures are being taken so that interventions are swift and effective, minimising the damage and restoring traffic in the affected areas as quickly as possible.

The rainy season in Mozambique, which traditionally takes place between November and March, has been marked by heavy rains, cyclones and floods, which often result in roads being cut off, jeopardising the transport of goods and services, as well as people’s access to basic health care and food.

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ANE calls on the population to take the necessary precautions and stay informed about the state of the roads during this period.

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