Country: Mozambique Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis Mozambique continues to face a significant humanitarian crisis following intense and prolonged flooding that began in late December 2025. According to the latest cumulative data from the National Institute of Disaster Management (INGD), approximately 724,131 people (170,877 families) have been affected nationwide, including 27 fatalities, 147 injuries and nine people reported missing1 . Although the heavy rainfall has now ceased, the humanitarian impact remains severe. Flooding has damaged or destroyed 201,411 houses (183,866 flooded, 12,279 partially destroyed and 5,266 completely destroyed), and critical infrastructure has been extensively affected, including more than 880 kilometres of roads, 228 bridges and 44 water supply systems. A total of 257 health facilities have also been impacted, significantly restricting access to essential services, markets and hard-to-reach communities. Agricultural losses are substantial, with over 440,000 hectares of crops damaged and more than 412,000 livestock lost, undermining livelihoods and exacerbating food insecurity during a crucial agricultural period1 . While displacement has declined from the peak of the emergency, 39 accommodation centres remain operational, currently hosting approximately 32,030 people in overcrowded conditions1 . These sites continue to face critical gaps in shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health services, food assistance and protection support, alongside heightened risks of cholera and malaria linked to stagnant water and damaged infrastructure. Despite the cessation of rainfall, some areas remain flooded, and access constraints persist due to damaged infrastructure. As Mozambique remains within the 2025–2026 cyclone season, affected communities continue to face heightened vulnerability to further shocks, underscoring the need for sustained humanitarian assistance and early recovery support.
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