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Mozambique Inundated By Floodwaters

Violent storms in the southern Africa country of Mozambique have flooded 1,000s of acres of farmland and left villages across the country stranded by the flood waters. WFP is working to provide some 70,000 people with emergency food assistance. Here are some of the first images from our emergency response.

Massive Flooding In Mozambique The cyclone which struck at the end of January came on the heals of downpours in South Africa and Swaziland that had already caused significant flooding.

Mozambique: Thousands Of Acres Flooded The cyclone which struck at the end of January came on the heals of downpours in South Africa and Swaziland that had already caused significant flooding.

Families Stayed Behind Despite Flooding In Mozambique

The flooding forced tens of thousands of people from their homes across the country. Many, however, stayed behind, refusing to leave without their animals, foodstuffs and other possessions.

WFP To Feed 80,000 Hit By Mozambique Floods

To assist those hit by the flooding, WFP announced an emergency operation to provide some 80,000 people in Mozambique with food aid.

Roads In Mozambique Paralyzed By Flooding

Getting food to those in need is greatly complicated by the extent of the flooding, which has paralyzed traffic on some of Mozambique's most important roads.

Boats Deliver Food To Mozambique Flood Victims

To reach areas cut off by the floodwaters, WFP is using pontoon boats to deliver food to those in need.

Emergency School Meals

Part of WFP's emergency response to the flood is continuing school meals programmes for children like these, in order to keep them coming to school and prevent them from becoming malnourished.