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Climate and flood risks in Angola and Mozambique

Overview

In late September 2026, Angola’s National Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics (INAMET) issued a forecast for the 2026-27 agricultural season, predicting divergent climate extremes. Due to El Niño and the Tropical South Atlantic Index, the southern and southeastern provinces were expected to face moderate to severe meteorological drought, while coastal and western provinces faced risks of excessive rainfall and flooding.

By mid-October 2026, preventive measures were being implemented in response to these seasonal risks. In Angola’s Navegantes municipality, officials conducted field inspections of drainage ditches and roads to mitigate flood risks. Simultaneously, authorities in Mozambique issued a moderate flood alert for the Maputo River basin, anticipating rising water levels following a scheduled dam discharge from South Africa.

Entities

Maputo River · Pongolapoort Dam · Navegantes Municipality · INAMET · National Directorate of Water Resources Management

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Flood risks monitored in Angola and Mozambique ahead of rainy season

    Angolan officials are inspecting infrastructure in Navegantes to prevent flooding, while Mozambique warns of rising Maputo River levels due to scheduled dam discharges in South Africa.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Angola weather forecast predicts drought and heavy rain

    Angola faces a split climate forecast for the 2026-27 season, with El Niño driving drought in the south and southeast, while the Tropical South Atlantic Index brings excessive rain to coastal regions.

Sources

almeirinense.com · eaemaq.com.br · ikweli.co.mz · ilhas.li · jornaleme.ao · mocnoticias.com · noticias.co.mz · portugues.rfi.fr · sapo.pt