Torrential rains have wreaked havoc in northern Mozambique’s Nampula province, leaving key stretches of road impassable across nine districts.
The National Roads Administration (ANE) said the downpours have severely damaged the province’s extensive 6,305‑kilometre road network.
Among the worst‑hit areas is regional highway linking Nametil to Chalaua, now submerged and with the Muririmue river bridge damaged.
In Mecuburi, access to the bridge over the Mecuburi river has been cut, rendering the road unusable.
Bridges over the Lalaua and Mpuipui rivers were washed away, closing road between Lalaua and Ribaue.
District administrator Silverio Nauiato confirmed that alternative routes to Lalaua and Meti are also blocked.
Flood waters have submerged the Nihequehe river bridge on road between Memba and Nacala‑a‑Velha, while in Muecate the bridge over the Muecate river was swept away.
Further south, road to Larde town is impassable after the Maganha river bridge collapsed.
ANE said teams are on the ground assessing damage and beginning repairs.
The Northern Regional Water Board has warned that river levels across the province continue to rise, raising fears of further flooding.
Mozambique is highly vulnerable to climate‑related disasters, with seasonal rains often causing flash floods and infrastructure damage.
Nampula, one of the country’s most populous provinces, has repeatedly suffered transport disruptions during rainy seasons.
APA