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Challenges faced by urban informal settlers in post-disaster situations
Informal settlers are more exposed and vulnerable to displacement and are more likely to be relocated and excluded from the provision of durable housing assistance, finds IDMC report.
Mozambique + 11 more
Flood season draws to a close as more than $25 million is contributed or pledged for response
Even as the flood season draws to a close, poor distribution of rainfall in most countries may result in below average rainfall-related crop performance this season.
Kenya + 9 more
Heavy seasonal rainfall causes flooding in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia
Flooding along the Tana River in Kenya and the Shabelle River in Ethiopia and Somalia displaced thousands of people. More rainfall is expected.
Mozambique + 8 more
Flooding affects thousands in Southern Africa
Government resources are limited and levels of relief stocks low while more rain and flooding are expected until the flood and cyclone season ends in April. OCHA's latest situation report provides updates on the affected countries.
Mozambique + 6 more
Several countries in Southern Africa affected by significant flooding - OCHA situation report
The region enters the critical period of the rainfall season, and high river levels across the region indicate that more flooding can be expected.
Mozambique + 3 more
Widespread flooding hits Southern Africa
In Mozambique, nearly 20,000 people throughout the country have been affected by heavy rains. Almost 6,000 people have been displaced, the majority of them in the capital, Maputo.
Zimbabwe + 8 more
Increased flood risk over southeastern Africa
Rivers in Zambezi, Busi, and Pungue basins of Mozambique are already above alert levels, sustaining the potential for additional flooding, and possibly lead to damaged crops in the region. Heavy seasonal rainfall is expected in the next week