More than 100 families, from the districts of Chemba, Caia and Marromeu, in Sofala province, have been displaced due to the intense rain that fell in just one day.

According to the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management (INGD), the rainfall reached almost 150 millimeters and left some roads cut off.

"Just over 3,700 people are receiving assistance," revealed the INGD delegate in Sofala, Aristides Armando.

For the delegate, priority is given to homeless households, who have started receiving tents and food products.

Meanwhile, Aristides Armando warns of further damage from the rainy season that has begun and urges populations to take precautions.