The southern region of the country could from today, be battered by rain and strong winds. The alert is the National Institute of Meteorology (INAM) that predicts strong winds with gusts up to 70 kilometers per hour and rain that can be "locally very strong" and accompanied by "severe thunderstorms".

"The alert covers several districts in the provinces of Maputo, Gaza and Inhambane," the INAM statement said.

For today and tomorrow (Friday), INAM also points out that moderate to heavy rains could be around 30 to 50 millimeters in 24 hours.