Accomodation Center in Metangula
The storm that surprised the residents of the village of
Metangula, in the Lago district of Niassa province, north of Mozambique in the
early hours of the last day of 2024 (31-12-2024), displaced several families,
leaving them without food, as the rain soaked all of their belongings,
including food products.
On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, the National Disaster
Management Institute (INGD) opened a temporary shelter at the Sanjala primary
school in the municipal village of Metangula, where 23 families, totaling 127
people, are being housed and provided with food assistance for three daily
meals.
"In this shelter, we have 23 families who are in a
terrible situation, some are sleeping on the verandas here and receive food
support for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The others were accommodated by
relatives in other neighborhoods," stated Victor Salimo, District Delegate
of INGD.
Mónica Miguel and Catarina André, victims of the storm currently sheltered at the center, expressed satisfaction with the support they have received and urgently requested help to rebuild their homes, as living in their current conditions is difficult.
"We are okay here, we receive food, buckets,
mosquito nets, and tarps, but we are asking for help to rebuild our homes so we
can leave here," said Mónica Miguel and Catarina André.
Regarding the duration of stay at the shelter, Victor
Salimo stated that the center will be deactivated soon. At this time, the
families are trying to reorganize their homes and are being supported with
tarps for roofing. However, for those whose homes have zinc roofing, there are
no immediate resources available for assistance. (David Muianga)
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