The death toll from the current rainy season in Mozambique has risen to 296 since October 2025, affecting more than one million people across the country. The data was released by the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD), which is monitoring the situation until the end of the rainy season, expected in April.
According to the INGD’s most recent update, seven more deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. In total, more than one million people have been affected, representing an increase of about 10,000 from the previous tally. This corresponds to 232,280 families impacted by the consequences of the rains.
The report also notes 17 missing persons and 351 injured, figures that highlight the severity of the situation in various regions of the country. The rainy season has caused significant impacts, requiring a continuous response from authorities and humanitarian partners.
Among the most critical events were the January floods, which caused at least 43 deaths, 147 injuries, and nine missing persons. This event alone affected 715,716 people, highlighting the extent of the damage caused by the floods in different parts of the country.
Another significant event was Cyclone Gezani, which struck Inhambane Province on February 13 and 14, resulting in four deaths and 9,040 people affected, exacerbating the emergency situation and increasing pressure on response mechanisms.
In addition to the loss of life, the rainy season caused extensive damage to infrastructure. A total of 15,898 homes were partially destroyed, 6,305 were completely devastated, and 187,262 were flooded, leaving thousands of families in a vulnerable situation.
The impacts also extended to essential social services, with 303 health facilities, 84 places of worship, and 722 schools affected. This damage compromises access to healthcare, education, and religious practice, exacerbating the difficulties faced by communities.
In agriculture and transportation, the losses are equally severe. A total of 267,205 hectares of crops were lost, affecting 342,227 farmers, in addition to the death of 531,058 animals. Damage was also reported to 7,612 kilometers of roads, 45 bridges, and 261 aqueducts. Since October 2025, 155 shelters have been activated, 25 of which remain in operation, housing at least 6,760 people.
Source: Lusa
