The intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40% since pre-industrial times, with some areas receiving more than a year’s rain in just days

Mozambique’s second city was destroyed by Cyclone Idai, and the mayor claims that aid is being politicised. Beira will never be the same

Mozambique’s national disaster management institute has called on citizens to leave southern parts of the country that are badly affected by flooding.

Mozambican authorities are forcefully moving people from the Limpopo Valley to prevent drowning in floods caused by discharges from the Massingir dam.

After torrential rains in southern Mozambique last week, the country has been hit by a tropical cyclone in the north, killing at least 12 people.

The Kruger Park has had to evacuate some of its guests after turbulent storms caused massive flooding in nearby Mozambique, leaving hundreds homeless.