More than 72 million meticais are needed to assist ANA victims in Nampula province – Ikweli | Watch

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More than 72 million meticais are needed to assist ANA victims in Nampula province – Ikweli | Watch

10:28 CAT | 28 Jan 2022

The government of Nampula, Mozambique’s most populous province, says it needs more than 72 million meticais (around US$1 million) for victims of Tropical Depression Ana, which hit the province between the 23rd and 25th of this month.

Tropical Depression Ana’s effect on Nampula province was characterized by rains accompanied by strong winds, with districts on the coast being worst affected.

Preliminary data from the government authorities of Nampula indicate that Ana directly affected 24,275 people, in 5,504 families, through the destruction of 5,518 homes as well as other loss of property, especially food.

As a result of cyclone, many families are living in deplorable conditions, with difficulty accessing food and drinking water and poor sanitation conditions, among others.

The provincial government, through the National Institute for Disaster and Risk Management (INGD), says it is not able to guarantee assistance to families affected by the weather in several areas during the next 15 days.

For example, the INGD estimates that 500,000 kg of cereal will be needed during that time, but currently only 12,400 kg is available.

According to the Secretary of State for Nampula, Mety Gondola, speaking during the Extraordinary Session of the Emergency Operative Committee this Wednesday (26-01), humanitarian assistance for those affected people over the next 15 days will cost 72,031,300 meticais. This amount will be used to purchase food, shelter and household items, as well as providing water and sanitation.

In the first four months of the current rainy season (from October, 2021, to January 25, 2022), a total of 35,451 people, corresponding to 7,905 families, were affected, and 7,921 houses were completely or partially destroyed. Six deaths were recorded in the province.

The situation in the province has brought about a visit by Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosário, who is expected to visit the worst affected districts.