The Indian government has decided to donate 500 metric tons of rice, medicines, and various essential relief supplies to support the populations affected by the floods in Mozambique, in a gesture that reflects the enduring spirit of friendship, cooperation, and solidarity between the two countries, according to a statement from the High Commission of the Republic of India in Mozambique, quoted by Club of Mozambique.
According to the document, the shipment of 500 metric tons of rice is scheduled for this month, departing from India. An Indian Navy ship will also transport essential relief supplies, including medicines, hygiene kits, and shelter equipment, to the areas most affected by the floods.
Meanwhile, India has already sent 86 metric tons of essential medicines. This new donation corresponds to the third and final phase of pharmaceutical support provided by India, arriving at a critical moment for Mozambique, as it strengthens the capacities of the national health care system, especially in the regions most affected by the floods.
At the same time, the High Commission of the Republic of India in Mozambique has appealed to community organizations, businesses, and Indian citizens residing in the country to contribute generously to support those affected by the floods. The aim is to mobilize additional resources and strengthen solidarity in favor of the most vulnerable communities.
As part of the immediate response on the ground, and in collaboration with the Maputo City Council, essential food items were donated to more than 200 families affected by the floods in a locality in the municipality of Maputo, helping to alleviate the most urgent food shortages.
Similarly, in partnership with the Marracuene Municipal Council, food and clothing were distributed to around 300 families affected by flooding in that municipality. In coordination with the President of the Municipal Council of Xai-Xai, there are also plans to donate rice and other food to families affected by the floods in that city, reinforcing assistance to the areas most severely impacted by the current rainy season.
Mozambique is in the middle of the rainy season, a period that has been marked by warnings of heavy rains and strong winds, mainly in the central and southern parts of the country, with the authorities taking action to anticipate floods in those regions.
The country is considered one of the most severely affected by climate change, facing cyclical floods and tropical cyclones. In the last rains, between 2024-25, Mozambique was hit by cyclones Chido, Dikeledi, and Jude, which killed at least 313 people, injured 1,255, and affected more than 1.8 million.
Extreme events caused at least 1,016 deaths in Mozambique between 2019 and 2023, affecting around 4.9 million people, according to data from the National Statistics Institute.
