Mozambique – Tropical Storm Filipo Accommodation Centres Dashboard, 13 March 2024

Mozambique’s National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) estimates more than 525,000 people to be affected by the landfall of Tropical Storm Filipo directly impacting communities of Inhambane, Sofala and Maputo from 12 March. As of 11 March, INGD have estimated more than 55,000 people already affected since the 2023/2024 rainy season started. As of 13 March 2024, available reports indicate 1,388 individuals (218 families) have taken shelter in 4 accommodation centres (ACs) in Inhambane. 1,038 (148 families) are accommodated in 3 schools whilst 350 individuals (70 families) are accommodated at a local church in Malaia locality. Shelter and non-food items have been reported as the top most priority needs among all accommodation centres. Other reported priority needs include Agriculture and Food security, WASH, health and access to markets. As rain and flood events develop, ongoing joint assessments with INGD and humanitarian partners monitor the needs and conditions of affected populations in the region.