Mozambique: INAM warns of moderate to heavy rainfall in six provinces

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Mozambique: INAM warns of moderate to heavy rainfall in six provinces

12:38 CAT | 18 Jan 2024

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The provinces of Niassa, Cabo Delgado, Nampula, Maputo, Gaza and Inhambane may experience moderate to heavy rains and thunderstorms, the National Institute of Meteorology (INAM) announced yesterday (17-01).

The INAM statement predicted continuing rainfall in six northern and southern provinces, in a moderate to heavy regime (30 to 50 mm in 24 hours), with locally heavy rains (more than 50 mm in 24 hours) accompanied by thunderstorms and strong, gusty winds.

In Niassa, INAM predicted rainy weather in the districts of Nipepe, Marrupa and Maua, while in Cabo Delgado the districts of Montepuez, Balama, Meluco, Namuno, Chiure, Ancuabe, Mecufi, Metugi, Quissanga and Cidade de Pemba could be affected.

Still in the north of the country, rain was expected in the districts of Malema, Ribaué, Lalaua, Mecuburi, Erati, Nacarroa, Memba, Muecate, Nacala and the city of Nampula.

In the southern region, INAM forecasts rains in the province of Maputo, namely in the districts of Matutuine, Namaacha, Boane, Moamba, Magude, Manhiça, Marracuene, as well as in the cities of Maputo and Matola.

Rain was also expected in the districts of Chókwè Bilene, Mandlakazi, Limpopo, Mapai, Mabalane, Chicualacuala, Chigubo, Chibuto, Guija, Chongoene and the city of Xai-Xai.

Still in the southern region, rain is forecast in the province of Inhambane, in the districts of Zavala, Inharrime, Jangamo, Panda and the cities of Maxixe and Inhambane.

Rising water levels in the Maputo, Umbelúzi, Incomáti and Save rivers

The Regional Administration of Waters of the South (Ara-Sul IP) also warned yesterday that, in view of the INAM forecasts for the provinces of Maputo, Gaza and Inhambane, water levels are expected to rise in the main river courses and their tributaries, possibly flooding riverside agricultural areas and hampering the transit of people and goods on some access roads.

ARA-Sul calls on the general public to take precautionary measures when approaching the Maputo, Umbelúzi, Incomáti, Limpopo and Save rivers, and especially when crossing them, at the risk of being swept away by the waters.

Source: Carta de Moçambique