Mozambique – Tropical Storm Filipo – Flash Update No. 1 (11 March 2024) – Mozambique

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tropical Storm Filipo is expected to make landfall over Govuro and Vilankulo districts, Inhambane province on 12 March.

• Government authorities estimate that over 525,000 people, 856 schools and 145 health centers are in the areas considered at risk.

• Humanitarian partners are working with INGD, supporting disaster preparedness and readiness to respond, considering the imminent landfall.

SITUATION OVERVIEW

The National Institute of Meteorology reported that Tropical Storm Filipo is tracking towards Mozambique. It is set to strengthen into a Severe Tropical Cyclone. Filipo is forecasted to make landfall over Inhambane province in the early hours of 12 March and to exit into the Indian Ocean on 14 March, after tracking over the provinces of Inhambane, Gaza ad Maputo.

On 12 March, between 100 and 250 mm of precipitation are expected in Inhambane, Gaza and Sofala provinces. On 13 March, between 50 and 100 mm of precipitation are expected in Gaza and Maputo provinces. There is a moderate risk (25-50%) of flooding in Inhambane, Gaza and Maputo provinces over the coming days.

According to the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD), more than 525,000 people, 856 schools and 145 health centers are located in the areas considered to be at risk.

INGD estimates that, since the beginning of the rainy season, 55,494 people have been impacted. More than 3,500 houses have been partially or completely destroyed, 191 schools have been affected, infrastructure has been damaged including 37 water systems and 13 bridges.