WFP Mozambique Floods Situation Report #01, 20 January 2015

Highlights

· On 12 January 2015, the Council of Ministers of

Mozambique declared the institutional red alert for

the central and northern parts of the country due to

heavy rains and consequent floods, which have

covered vast areas.

·  The government is distributing food and non-food

items to affected people; WFP has pre-positioned

food to complement the government’s efforts in the

most affected areas.

·  The government requested, through the UN

Resident Coordinator, immediate support from

donors and international partners to meet the

humanitarian needs and ensure sustainable

recovery of flood-affected populations. The request

is in line with the Government Contingency Plan for

the 2014/2015 rainy and cyclone season.

· OCHA is being deployed on 21 January to assist

the UN Resident Coordinator and HCT.