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🌊 Flood
Flood in Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Flood in Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe · Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe · Rest of Africa region
lat/lon -23.473500, 29.395900
detected 2026-01-19T12:00:00Z
updated 2026-01-27T10:16:29Z
Flood alert level Orange in Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe. Source: GDACS (Global Disaster Awareness and Coordination System).
Key facts
- Category
- 🌊 Flood
- Alert level
- Orange
- Severity
- High
- Confidence
- High
- Sources
- 1
- Location
- Exact coordinates (GDACS)
Assessment by GDACS (UN / European Commission). Full GDACS report ↗
On the map
No other events within 300 km in the 30 days around this event.
If you're in the area
- Never walk or drive through floodwater — 30 cm of moving water can carry a car.
- Follow evacuation orders and move to higher ground early, not when water is already rising.
- Keep your phone charged and follow the national weather service for updates.
Emergency numbers
Call the local emergency number and follow instructions from local authorities. Your embassy can confirm the right number.
Travelling or living abroad
Travel advisories:
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Embassy help:
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Register for alerts:
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Always confirm with local authorities — numbers and links can change.
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