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Crocodiles Invade Towns Amid Deadly Floods in Mozambique, Raising Humanitarian Concerns

Crocodiles Invade Towns Amid Deadly Floods in Mozambique, Raising Humanitarian Concerns

Post by : Saif Al-Najjar

In Mozambique, devastating floods are introducing a perilous new challenge for communities struggling for survival. As rivers overflow and areas remain inundated, crocodiles are abandoning their natural habitats for streets, homes, and emergency shelters. Authorities report that crocodile attacks have resulted in at least three fatalities amidst the floods.

Xai-Xai, the capital of Gaza province in southern Mozambique, is one of the most severely affected regions. Floodwaters have engulfed extensive parts of the town, prompting thousands of families to seek refuge on higher ground. Local officials are advising residents to avoid still or slow-moving water where crocodiles might lurk.

Heavy rains over the past month across southern Africa have caused rivers to exceed their banks. The Limpopo River has notably swelled, leading to crocodiles venturing into currently submerged towns and villages.

Confirmed reports indicate that three of the 13 flood-related fatalities in Mozambique stemmed from crocodile attacks. In one incident earlier this month, two individuals were killed and three injured in Gaza province. In Maputo province, a man was reportedly taken by a crocodile in the town of Moamba.

Authorities believe some crocodiles may have relocated into populated areas due to rising floodwaters originating from a nearby wildlife park in South Africa. Local leaders are cautioning individuals to steer clear of water pools, inundated fields, and riverbanks, where crocodiles can silently traverse connected waterways.

Beyond the threats posed by wildlife, the floods are giving rise to a mounting humanitarian crisis. Over 700,000 people across Mozambique have been impacted, with children comprising more than half of those affected. Numerous homes, as well as roads, bridges, schools, and farms, have been destroyed.

The health situation is reaching a critical stage, with at least 44 health facilities in Gaza and Maputo provinces either damaged or entirely destroyed. Tens of thousands are lacking access to essential medical care, and many families displaced to temporary shelters are receiving little to no health assistance.

Health officials are sounding alarms as individuals reliant on regular medication face increasing risks due to disrupted medical services. There are growing concerns about potential disease outbreaks, including cholera, as clean water supplies become contaminated and sanitation systems fail.

Across Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, more than 100 casualties have been reported due to flooding and heavy rains, with crops decimated, raising alarms about hunger and potential food shortages for millions of small-scale farmers.

While floodwaters are gradually receding in some areas, the danger endures. Authorities and aid organizations underscore the pressing need for urgent assistance to restore health services, ensure safe shelter, and protect communities from further loss of life in this ongoing crisis.

Jan. 24, 2026 11:52 a.m. 340
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