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El Niño climate risks in Mozambique, Madagascar, and East-A

Overview

The El Niño phenomenon and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole are driving severe climate risks across Mozambique, Madagascar, and East Africa, with effects expected to persist until early 2027.

In Mozambique, the country faces a dual threat: severe drought and water shortages in the central and southern regions, while the north faces risks of excessive rainfall and flooding. The National Institute of Meteorology (INAM) has specifically alerted Maputo province to moderate drought risks in the Moamba and Magude districts between January and March 2027. To mitigate impacts, the government and the World Food Programme are monitoring water resources and recommending the distribution of drought-resistant seeds and the rehabilitation of water boreholes.

Madagascar is experiencing similar regional contrasts, with southern and western areas facing drought while the north and east anticipate heavy rainfall and flash floods.

Regional impacts are intensifying. In Botswana, research by the Parliament of Botswana warns of a potential 43.5% yield loss in major cereals and livestock losses exceeding P1 billion due to heat stress and poor pasture regeneration. A projected 25% decline in rainfall could drive maize and wheat import dependency above 97%.

In Angola, meteorological institutes forecast drought in the south and southeast, with conditions potentially becoming moderate-to-severe in provinces such as Moxico and Lunda Norte between January and March 2027. Conversely, excess rainfall is expected along the coast, affecting provinces including Luanda and Benguela. Zimbabwe remains braced for a difficult agricultural season, and Kenya is preparing for increased rainfall and potential flooding.

Entities

National Institute of Meteorology · World Food Programme · World Health Organization · SADC · Government of Mozambique

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] El Niño is expected to reach very high intensity before peaking toward the end of 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] There is a near 100% probability that El Niño will persist until February 2027.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Zimbabwe expects a below-to-normal rainfall season between October 2026 and March 2027 due to a very strong El Niño.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Madagascar faces threats from an exceptionally strong El Niño combined with a positive Indian Ocean Dipole.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kenya's Ministry of Health has activated a contingency plan to prepare for health risks from potential flooding.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Mozambican government has identified 52 southern districts at risk of water shortages.

Timeline

30 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Angola and Mozambique forecast drought and extreme rainfall for 2026-27
Meteorological agencies in Angola and Mozambique warn of drought in southern regions and excess coastal rainfall for the 2026-27 season, driven by El Niño and the Tropical South Atlantic Index.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Botswana faces severe food and livestock risks from 2026 El Niño
Research warns that an anticipated 2026-2027 El Niño cycle could cause massive cereal yield losses and over P1 billion in livestock damages in Botswana, driving up food prices and import dependency.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
Mozambique prepares for El Niño drought impacts
Mozambique is preparing for El Niño-induced drought by prioritizing water for human consumption and food production, while promoting drought-tolerant seeds and small-scale irrigation.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
East Africa faces extreme weather risks from strong El Niño
A strong El Niño is set to cause extreme weather across East Africa and the Indian Ocean, bringing drought to Mozambique and Zimbabwe, while threatening Kenya and Madagascar with flooding and heatwaves.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Memba District faces moderate drought risk due to El Niño
Memba District in Mozambique faces a potential moderate drought from October 2023 to May 2027 due to El Niño, prompting authorities to activate preventive action plans and distribute drought-resistant seeds.

Sources

360mozambique.com · cartamz.com · diarioeconomico.co.mz · eswatinipositivenews.online · europesays.com · ikweli.co.mz · kenyans.co.ke · lacinquieme.tg · mocambique-noticias.com · mocnoticias.com · na.co.bw · nairobinews.co.ke · newsmada.com · newziana.co.zw · noticias.co.mz · sapo.pt · socialnews.xyz · thegazette.news · thehighstreetjournal.com · wamphulafax.co.mz

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