The President of the Republic urges citizens to take precautions against the effects of the rain in the neighborhoods of the cities of Maputo, Matola and Xai-Xai and in the districts of Boane and Marracuene.

Filipe Nyusi was speaking today (07), in his communication to the nation, from the Presidency of the Republic, on the occasion of Mozambican Women's Day.

There was no traditional wreath-laying ceremony in Heroes' Square today due to the torrential rain that has been falling in the south of the country since yesterday.

In his speech, the President warned "everyone to stay in safe places, avoid crossing drifts, watercourses and to seek information from the authorities about safe shelters".

Filipe Nyusi, quoted by the newspaper NewsHe also called for people to register as voters, which is a prerequisite for exercising the right to vote or to be voted for in the October 9 ballot.