Mozambique’s National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) estimates 1.75 million people to be affected by recent floods and subsequent landfall of the tropical storm Freddy across central and southern Mozambique. Making landfall on 24 February 2023, Tropical Storm Freddy has impacted the provinces of Gaza, Inhambane, Manica, Sofala and Zambezia. As of 01 March 2023, available reports indicate 3,075 individuals (851 families) have taken shelter in 7 accommodation centres (ACs) across Sofala, 302 individuals (102 families) in 4 ACs across Inhambane and 9,367 individuals (1,737 families) in 14 ACs in Gaza. The majority of these centres are schools and churches. Reported priority needs include WASH, protection, health, food and emergency shelters. As rain and flood conditions develop, ongoing joint assessments with INGD and humanitarian partners monitor the needs and conditions of affected populations in the region. For further information see Mozambique: Severe Tropical Storm Freddy and Floods - Flash U date No.5 (as of 26 February 2023).