Coastal districts in the provinces of Nampula and Zambézia could suffer flooding in the next 48 hours as a result of severe tropical storm "Dikeledi", which is already in the Mozambique Channel..

According to a note from the National Directorate for Water Resources Management, quoted by the portal IkweliAs a result, the flow levels of the Mecubúri, Monapo, Meluli, Ligonha, Melela, Molócuè, Raraga rivers and coastal basins in the provinces of Nampula and Zambézia are expected to rise.

"As a result, the National Directorate for Water Resources Management predicts a moderate risk of flooding in the coastal districts of Nampula and Zambézia provinces, with an impact on the road network and agricultural areas," the statement said.

In the meantime, the authorities are advising the population to "avoid crossing the riverbeds in question, avoid driving in areas at risk of flooding and follow the weather reports".

(Photo DR)