The Incomáti River is rising in Mozambique, threatening the N1 road connectivity between Maputo and Gaza due to heavy rains. Flooding has affected homes and agriculture in the Magude district. Authorities monitor the situation as rising levels in several river basins continue, prompting public safety warnings.
Mozambique’s connection between Maputo province and the rest of the country is at risk due to the rising levels of the Incomáti River in the Incoluane area. Heavy rains upstream have caused the water levels to approach the National Road Number One (N1) platform, which links Maputo and Gaza. This situation has resulted in flooding in the Magude district, affecting both homes and agricultural fields.
Óscar Sibia, director of the Incomáti Basin Management Division at the Southern Water Regional Administration (ARA-Sul), reported to “Notícias” that authorities are actively monitoring the conditions and assessing damage caused by the floods. The ARA-Sul Hydrological Bulletin indicates fluctuating levels in the Maputo, Madubula, Limpopo, Combomune, Chókwè, and Sicacate basins, with most remaining above alert levels.
Additionally, increases in the hydrometric levels have been observed in the Limpopo basin, except at Macarretane, where levels remain below alert thresholds. Over the next 24 hours, rising levels in the Maputo, Incomáti, and Limpopo basins are forecasted due to upstream runoff and local rainfall.
In light of these developments, ARA-Sul has urged the public to exercise caution around the Maputo, Incomáti, and Limpopo rivers to prevent accidents caused by strong currents. They emphasize the importance of ongoing monitoring of hydrological information distributed by relevant authorities.
The rising levels of the Incomáti River due to heavy upstream rains pose a significant risk to Mozambican infrastructure, particularly the vital N1 connection between Maputo and Gaza. Authorities are vigilant, assessing damage in impacted areas while advising residents to stay informed and cautious regarding water levels. Continuous monitoring and public awareness are critical in minimizing risks in this hydrological crisis.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
