Mozambique: Flood alert issued for Montepuez, Megaruma and Messalo river basins

  1. Mozambique: Flood alert issued for Montepuez, Megaruma and Messalo river basins
Location:
Montepuez, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date: February 8, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0: 2.00
DESCRIPTION::

The Regional Administration of Northern Waters (ARA-Norte) in Cabo Delgado province has issued a warning about potential flooding in the lower reaches of the Montepuez, Megaruma, and Messalo river basins due to heavy rainfall in recent days. The director of the Messalo and Montepuez Basins Division stated that hydrometric levels in these basins are above the alert threshold, posing a risk of flooding and road closures. Residents in low-lying areas are urged to evacuate to safer locations with their belongings. Additionally, increased rainwater from discharges in the Chipembe dam in Balama district is exacerbating flooding in some communities along the Montepuez river basin.

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