Source: Gibiru.com - 2/25/13, Written by RSOE EDIS
EDIS Number: FF-20130225-38314-MOZ
Date / time: 25/02/2013 14:12:11 [UTC]
Event: Flash Flood
Area: Africa
Country: Mozambique
State/County: Southern Regions
Location: [Mainly in Gaza Province]
Number of Affected: 238000 person(s)
Number of Evacuated: 186000 person(s)
Damage level: Large
Description:
Torrential rains continue to cause flooding in large areas of Mozambique affecting 238,000 people and of those 186,000 have been forced to flee their homes for safety. Both the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers have burst their banks and humanitarian agencies are working in clusters to provide assistance and shelter to the homeless.
