The cyclone and associated flooding has had a devastating impact on people living in the affected area of Mozambique. Given the sheer scale of needs immediately after the cyclone and the fears of a huge cholera outbreak many humanitarian organizations have deployed in Beira, Buzi and the other affected areas to respond to the humanitarian and medical needs.
Water remains a real concern across the flood and cyclone affected areas of Mozambique. While city water supplies have returned to many of the flood and cyclone affected areas, thousands still struggle to access clean water. Our water and sanitation teams are out in the community putting in water points, fixing the water network, and disinfecting and repairing wells.
To reduce the risks of contaminated water, MSF is cleaning wells in different locations in Beira. The wells were flooded during the cyclone, and as a result people use this dirty water for their households. The cleaning and decontamination of these wells will help to prevent cholera and other diseases.