2000 Mozambique flood

Natural disaster in Mozambique in 2000 A helicopter flying over flooded land in Mozambique. An MH-53M Pave Low IV helicopter approaches the refueling basket of an MC-130P Combat Shadow.jpg February–March 2000$500 million (2000 USD)All damage totals are in 2000 values of their respective currencies. "nb" 700–800 total Southern Mozambique The 2000 Mozambique flood was a natural disaster that occurred in February and March 2000. The catastrophic flooding was caused by heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Leon-Eline that lasted for four weeks and made many homeless. Approximately 800 people died, 1400 km2 of arable land was affected and 20,000 head of cattle and food were lost. It was the worst flood in Mozambique in 50 years.Floods take a serious economic toll https://web.archive.org/web/20070111113421/http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/afrec/subjindx/143moz2.htm 2007-01-11 , Africa Recovery, 14(3):13 Meteorological history In October and November 1999, heavy rainfall affected Mozambique, followed by a period of heavy rainfall in January 2000.Mozambique & the Great Flood of 2000 Indianan University Press 2001 https://books.google.com/books?id=HWqjGAzoALYC&pg=PR16 Frances Christie and Joseph Halon 0-253-33978-2 16 By the end of January 2000, the rains caused the Incomati, the Umbeluzi, and the Limpopo rivers to exceed their banks, inundating portions of the capital Maputo.United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs 2000-01-26 Mozambique - Floods OCHA Situation Report No. 1 ReliefWeb 2014-10-07 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-floods-ocha-situation-report-no-1 At Chókwè, the Limpopo River reached a level of 6 m ft on on January 24, twice its normal level.Pan African News Agency 2000-01-24 Mozambique: Limpopo Flood Reaches Chokwe 2014-10-07 ReliefWeb http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-limpopo-flood-reaches-chokwe Some areas received a year's worth of rainfall in two weeks. The resultant floods were considered the worst to affect the nations since 1951.Cyclone Season 1999–2000 http://www.meteo.fr/temps/domtom/La_Reunion/webcmrs9.0/anglais/archives/publications/saisons_cycloniques/index19992000.html RSMC La Reunion Meteo-France 2014-07-15 Flooding was beginning to recede in late February by the time Cyclone Eline made landfall.Agence France-Presse 2000-02-21 2014-09-03 Cyclone reaches Mozambique's southern Inhambane province ReliefWeb http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/cyclone-reaches-mozambiques-southern-inhambane-province Eline was a long-lasting tropical cyclone that struck near Beira at peak intensity on February 22. By the end of February 2000, the situation was considered the country's worst natural disaster in a century.US Fund for UNICEF 2000-02-29 2014-09-08 Mozambique floods situation report 29 Feb 2000 ReliefWeb http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-floods-situation-report-29-feb-2000 Impact By late February, the flooding had already caused increases in malaria and diarrhea. Flooding also disrupted water supply and covered roads, with the primary north-south highway cut in three locations.Pan African News Agency 2000-02-06 Floods Cut Main Highway In Three Places 2014-10-07 ReliefWeb http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/floods-cut-main-highway-three-places Widespread areas were inundated, which displaced about 220,000 people,Disaster Relief 2000-02-18 Tropical storm threatens flood-ravaged Mozambique 2014-09-01 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/tropical-storm-threatens-flood-ravaged-mozambique and killed about 150 people before Eline struck.Emelia Sithole 2000-02-23 Mozambique's Chissano urges post-cyclone aid Reuters ReliefWeb 2014-09-04 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambiques-chissano-urges-post-cyclone-aid The combined effects of the preceding floods and Eline left about 463,000 people displaced or homeless,United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs 2000-03-17 ReliefWeb 2014-09-22 Mozambique: Ross Mountain praised media's role and international solidarity floods http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-ross-mountain-praised-medias-role-and-international-solidarity including 46,000 children five years old or younger.Save the Children 2000-03-07 Mozambique Emergency Bulletin 3: 07 Mar 2000 ReliefWeb 2014-09-19 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-emergency-bulletin-3-07-mar-2000 Overall, the preceding floods and Eline caused about 700 deaths, half in Chokwe.Agence France-Presse 2000-04-03 Mozambique's flood death toll rises to nearly 700 ReliefWeb 2014-09-29 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambiques-flood-death-toll-rises-nearly-700 with damage estimated at $500 million (2000 USD). The cyclone and the floods disrupted much of the economic progress Mozambique had made in the 1990s since the end of its civil war.Trócaire 2000-02-24 Trocaire launches appeal for Mozambique flood victims ReliefWeb 2014-09-06 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/trocaire-launches-appeal-mozambique-flood-victims Aftermath Before the arrival of Eline, the government of Mozambique appealed to the international community for assistance in response to the flooding, and countries were beginning to provide relief. Mozambique's president at the time, Joaquim Chissano, requested for additional aid after Eline struck,Cynthia Long 2000-02-23 Mozambique to appeal for aid in wake of Cyclone Eline Disaster Relief ReliefWeb 2014-09-06 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-floods-ocha-situation-report-no-9 asking for $65 million for both reconstruction and emergency aid, and later increasing the request to $160 million.United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs ReliefWeb 2014-09-22 2000-03-22 Mozambique - Floods OCHA Situation Report No. 20 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-floods-ocha-situation-report-no-20 By March 17, various countries had pledged $119 million to Mozambique. By March 4, 39.6 tons of various relief goods reached the country,Pan African News Agency 2000-03-04 ReliefWeb 2014-09-18 Mozambique Shudders Over Another Cyclone http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-shudders-over-another-cyclone which nearly overwhelmed the small airport at Maputo.Reuters ReliefWeb 2014-09-19 2000-03-07 Too much, Too late: Aid now pours into Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/too-much-too-late-aid-now-pours-mozambique The government of the Netherlands donated 5 million guilders (US$2.2 million) to the country, following an earlier donation of about 2 million guilders (US$871,000).Government of the Netherlands 2000-02-24 ReliefWeb 2014-09-04 The Netherlands gives 7 million guilders in aid to Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/netherlands-gives-7-million-guilders-aid-mozambique The Italian government earmarked 10 billion lira, half of which for immediate emergency assistance,Government of Italy 2000-02-25 ReliefWeb 2014-09-06 Italy: 10 billion liras earmarked to assist Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/italy-10-billion-liras-earmarked-assist-mozambique and Denmark earmarked €2.68 million euros.Agence France-Presse 2000-03-01 ReliefWeb 2014-09-09 Denmark allocates emergency flood aid to Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/denmark-allocates-emergency-flood-aid-mozambique Sweden sent 10 million krona and Ireland €507,000 to the World Food Programme.Government of Sweden 2000-02-28 ReliefWeb 2014-09-06 Decision on extra money for Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/decision-extra-money-mozambiqueAgence France-Presse 2000-02-28 ReliefWeb 2014-09-06 Ireland to send half million euros to flood-hit Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/ireland-send-half-million-euros-flood-hit-mozambique Portugal delivered 40 tons worth of aid, including food, medicine, tents, and dinghies,Agence France-Presse 2000-02-28 ReliefWeb 2014-09-06 Portugal sends 40 tonnes of aid for flood-hit Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/portugal-sends-40-tonnes-aid-flood-hit-mozambique and the Spanish Red Cross sent two flights of aid.Cruz Roja Española 2000-03-01 ReliefWeb 2014-09-09 Mozambique: Cruz Roja Española ha recaudado más de 100 millones de pesetas en cuatro días Spanish http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-cruz-roja-espa%C3%B1ola-ha-recaudado-m%C3%A1s-de-100-millones-de-pesetas-en Canada provided about $11.6 million (CAD) to Mozambique,Canadian International Development Agency 2000-03-08 ReliefWeb 2014-09-20 Maria Minna Announces Additional $10 Million for Flood Victims in Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/maria-minna-announces-additional-10-million-flood-victims-mozambique while the United States provided $7 million worth of food via its Agency for International Development,United States Agency for International Development 2000-02-29 ReliefWeb 2014-09-08 USAID Provide 7 Million Food Aid to Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/usaid-provide-7-million-food-aid-mozambique part of its $50 million contribution.Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service 2000-03-27 2014-09-12 U.S. Military Relief Effort in Mozambique Winds Down http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=44985 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140912092728/http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=44985 2014-09-12 The European Community Humanitarian Aid Office provided €25 million in early March.European Commission Humanitarian Aid department 2000-03-03 ReliefWeb 2014-09-18 European Commissioner Poul Nielson announces more than 25 Million Euro in aid for victims of the Mozambican floods http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/european-commissioner-poul-nielson-announces-more-25-million-euro-aid-victims Botswana donated P23 million pula (BWP, US$5 million),Pan African News Agency 2000-02-29 ReliefWeb 2014-09-08 Botswana Comes To The Rescue Of Zimbabwe, Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/botswana-comes-rescue-zimbabwe-mozambique and Mauritius provided about $100,000 (USD).Pan African News Agency 2000-03-02 ReliefWeb 2014-09-11 Mauritius offers 100,000 dollars to Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mauritius-offers-100000-dollars-mozambique The nation of Ghana flew $100,000 worth of food and clothing to Mozambique.Pan African News Agency 2000-03-03 ReliefWeb 2014-09-18 Ghana donates to Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/ghana-donates-mozambique Australia also provided $1 million to the country,Australian Agency for International Development 2000-03-04 ReliefWeb 2014-09-18 Australian Assistance for Mozambique Floods http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/australian-assistance-mozambique-floods-0 and Saudi Arabia flew two planes' worth of aid.Agence France-Presse 2000-03-05 ReliefWeb 2014-09-18 Saudi Arabia, Kuwait to send aid to Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/saudi-arabia-kuwait-send-aid-mozambique Concern Worldwide allocated $650,000 (USD) at the end of February.Concern Worldwide 2000-02-28 ReliefWeb 2014-09-06 Concern: 300,000 people affected by floods in Mozambique http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/concern-300000-people-affected-floods-mozambique Médecins Sans Frontières sent a crew of five people to Buzi to help residents.Médecins Sans Frontières 2000-02-29 ReliefWeb 2014-09-08 Inondations - Médecins du Monde envoie une équipe d'urgence au Mozambique French http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/inondations-m%C3%A9decins-du-monde-envoie-une-%C3%A9quipe-durgence-au-mozambique The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation sent $350,000 to CARE in early March.CARE 2000-03-07 ReliefWeb 2014-09-19 CARE receives $350,000 grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for Mozambique aid http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/care-receives-350000-grant-bill-melinda-gates-foundation-mozambique-aid Through the Jubilee 2000, most wealthy nations postponed debt payments for one year.IRIN 2000-03-16 ReliefWeb 2014-09-22 Mozambique: Debt payments suspended http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-debt-payments-suspended The United Kingdom canceled its $150 million debt in late February,IRIN 2000-02-29 ReliefWeb 2014-09-08 Mozambique: Britain cancels debt in response to floods http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-britain-cancels-debt-response-floods and Italy canceled its $500 million debt in March.Agence France-Presse 2000-03-02 ReliefWeb 2014-09-08 Italy plans to cancel 500 mln dlrs of Mozambique's debt http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/italy-plans-cancel-500-mln-dlrs-mozambiques-debt The Mozambique government used boats to evacuate residents in flood zones,United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs 2000-02-24 Mozambique - Floods OCHA Situation Report No. 9 ReliefWeb 2014-09-04 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/international-appeal-government-mozambique-emergency-relief-and-initial setting up 121 camps for evacuees. However, the country had a limited capacity for widespread rescues due to insufficient helicopters.United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs 2000-02-27 Mozambique - Floods OCHA Situation Report No. 10 ReliefWeb 2014-09-06 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-floods-ocha-situation-report-no-10 South Africa sent a fleet of twelve planes and helicopters to operate search and rescue missions, as well as airdropping food.Agence France-Presse 2000-02-29 More South African aircraft sent to aid flooded Mozambique ReliefWeb 2014-09-08 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/more-south-african-aircraft-sent-aid-flooded-mozambique They were assisted by two helicopters from Malawi, six from the United Kingdom, and ten from Germany.Pan African News Agency 2000-02-26 Malawi Helicopters Assist Mozambican Raphael Tenthani ReliefWeb 2014-09-06 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/malawi-helicopters-assist-mozambican-flood-victimsIRIN 2000-03-03 ReliefWeb 2014-09-12 Mozambique: Demand for more disaster assistance http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-demand-more-disaster-assistanceAgence France-Presse 2000-03-02 ReliefWeb 2014-09-12 Germany boosts Mozambique aid, Italian MPS want intervention http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/germany-boosts-mozambique-aid-italian-mps-want-intervention By March 7, the fleet of 29 helicopters had rescued 14,204 people.Chris McGreal Mail and Guardian 2000-03-07 Mozambique: Amid the filth, the first sign of disease ReliefWeb 2014-09-19 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-amid-filth-first-sign-diseaseUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs 2000-03-03 Mozambique - Floods OCHA Situation Report No. 13 ReliefWeb 2014-09-18 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-floods-ocha-situation-report-no-13 Residual floodwaters contributed to outbreaks of malaria and cholera,Concern Worldwide 2000-03-01 ReliefWeb 2014-09-09 Mozambique Floods: Concern expands emergency relief operation http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-floods-concern-expands-emergency-relief-operation-0 with malaria infections at four times the usual rate killing at least 11 people.Mail and Guardian 2000-03-02 ReliefWeb 2014-09-11 100 000 still trapped by waters and one million homeless http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/100-000-still-trapped-waters-and-one-million-homelessAgence France-Presse 2000-03-28 ReliefWeb 2014-09-22 Malaria kills 11 Mozambican flood survivors http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/malaria-kills-11-mozambican-flood-survivors Areas in southern Mozambique also lost access to clean water, furthering dehydration and illnesses.Mail and Guardian 2000-03-07 ReliefWeb 2014-09-19 Corpses in water deadly Moz hazard http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/corpses-water-deadly-moz-hazard In addition, the United Nations Mine Action Service expressed concern that the floods shifted the locations of landmines left over from the nation's civil war.United Nations Department of Public Information 2000-03-01 ReliefWeb 2014-09-09 Mozambique: WFP to take food to families marooned on rooftops http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/mozambique-wfp-take-food-families-marooned-rooftops Later, the remnants of Cyclone Gloria halted relief work due to heavy rainfall.ReliefWeb 2000-03-10 2014-07-23 WFP Emergency Report No. 10 of 2000 World Food Programme http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/wfp-emergency-report-no-10-2000 Residents began returning home in early March after floodwaters receded.Médecins Sans Frontières 2000-03-04 People fleeing Chokwe in case of renewed flooding ReliefWeb 2014-09-19 http://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/people-fleeing-chokwe-case-renewed-flooding Notes nb References External links BBC News special report Guardian interactive guide United Nations briefing (broken) Guardian special report Category:Floods in Mozambique flood Category:2000 floods Category:2000s floods in Africa Category:Limpopo River Category:February 2000 in Africa Category:March 2000 in Africa Category:2000 disasters in Africa Category:21st-century disasters in Mozambique