Please pray for us!!!
Recent cyclones, heavy rains and flooding, in Mozambique, have so far claimed at least 29 lives and destroyed more than 4,600 houses, 100 classrooms and four health centers. The situation is likely to get much worse and could possibly reach beyond the levels of the flooding of 2000/2001 when 700 people lost their lives and thousands more were left destitute. It is predicted that up to 46,500 people could be affected by the current situation with some already living in temporary accommodation centers.
Iris ministries have almost 400 churches planted along the Zambezi river; all of which are likely to be flooded or washed away if the water level rises to that of the floods of 2000/1. This would affect many of the congregation’s homes and possessions, leaving many destitute.
The Mozambican Army has been ordered to evict some 2,500 people who have refused to leave their homes and livestock despite the looming danger. These poor people are afraid to lose the little that they have and would rather stay to protect their property, risking their lives.
IRIS South Africa are preparing to leave to assist with Aid for the flood victims - We are taking blankets, food, medicine and love to the people already affected by the rising water.
Iris SOUTH AFRICA welcomes any donations toward the ‘flood relief fund’.
We are leaving South Africa on SUNDAY 11 Feb, and will be returning once the initial crisis is over.
You can reach me in Mozambique on +258 82 550 9842
FOR MORE INFO go to: AllAfrica.com
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