Flood in Mozambique
Back to Charter Activations| Type of Event | Flood |
| Location of Event | Mozambique |
| Date of Charter Activation | 29/01/2011 |
| Charter Requestor | UNITAR/UNOSAT on behalf of UNICEF |
| Project Management | ESA |
Description of the Event
Torrential rains since mid-December have steadily swelled river levels in the centre and south of the country, while rains across the southern African region led to increased water discharges from dams in neighbouring countries. Authorities were concerned about high water levels in the Save, Zambeze, Pungue, Limpopo and Incomati river basins.
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Images and/or Image product Delivered under the Charter
Flood waters over affected areas along the Zambezi River, Mozambique
Source: Envisat ASAR IMP
Acquired: 19/02/2004 and 10/01/2011-17/02/2011
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Flood Waters over the Affected Districts of Chibuto and Xai-Xai, Gaza Province, Mozambique
Source: MODIS Terra & Aqua (NASA)
Acquired: 10/01/2011 - 26/01/2011
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Flood area, Gaza and Maputo Province, Mozambique
Source: Radarsat-2
Acquired: 30/01/2011
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