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Satellite detected water extents as of 31 December 2025 in Sofala Province, Mozambique - Imagery Analysis: 31 DEC. 2025, Published 2 JAN. 2026 V1

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This map illustrates the flood extent derived from Sentinel-1 imagery acquired on 31 December 2025, using an automated machine-learning-based analysis. Within the analysed area of approximately 32,000 km², an estimated 320 km² of land appears to be affected by floodwaters. Based on WorldPop spatial demographic data, approximately 2,300 people are exposed to or living in close to the flooded areas. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT). Important note: Flood analysis from radar images may underestimate the presence of standing waters in built-up areas and densely vegetated areas due to the backscattering properties of the radar signal.