Mozambique-Latest Updates 16th February 2007
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• On 15th February Reuters reported that helicopters dropped emergency food aid on 15th for victims of Mozambique's floods as officials warned that close to 300,000 people could be affected if the crisis drags into next month. Heavy rains in central parts of the southern African nation have driven more than 86,000 people from their homes to higher ground, with most now living as refugees in makeshift centers throughout the Zambezi Valley.
• Mozambique officials said another 200,000 could be displaced by next month if waters continue to rise through the height of the annual rainy season.
• On 15th February Reuters also reported that a WFP-chartered helicopter had started rescue and food delivery missions in central Mozambique where the worst flooding in years has forced an estimated 85,000 people to flee their homes. The WFP-chartered Mi-8 helicopter, flying from the town of Caia and coordinated by the government’s National Institute for Disaster Management (INGC), delivered 2.5 metric tons of WFP food 14th February to an accommodation centre in Shamrrucha for people displaced by the floods.
• The helicopter also began rescue missions on 14th February flying to Cocorico Island, where 120 people were trapped by floodwaters. The Mi-8 is continuing food delivery missions from its Caia base today.
• Some 10,000 liters of JetA1 fuel for the helicopter arrived today in Caia by road.
Type of document : Update
Country : MZ MOZ 508 Mozambique, People's Republic of
Publication date 2007-Feb-16
