Mozambique: 20,000 Rescued in Maputo and Gaza

Maputo — Up until Saturday, the Mozambican government and its partners had rescued 19,254 people from the flood-stricken areas of southern Mozambique.

According to a release from the Mozambican government, 11,963 victims were rescued from Maputo province, and 7,561 from the neighbouring province of Gaza.

In the rescue operations, 44 boats, nine helicopters, four light aircraft and one amphibious vessel were used.

Flood victims are being housed in 94 government-run accommodation centres. The…