The national road in the northern part of the province is cut off. Approximately 4,000 displaced people are now accommodated and receiving assistance in 4 schools. Another 4,000 persons are being relocated to a factory, to allow the schools, which have been used as shelter, to reopen for students. WFP and MSF have provided food and water to the displaced. The Mozambique Red Cross assists all centres.
Medical teams make regular visits.
Matola, 25km west of Maputo, is housing some 5,000 people who receive assistance at centres. In rural areas, some 80,000 persons in isolated sites are in need of assistance. Officials have warned that more floodwaters are flowing down the Limpopo River and are threatening the regional capital Xai-Xai. Xai-Xai airport is already under water and the road northwards is cut. Evacuating people by helicopter is a priority.