{{The worst flooding in over a decade in Mozambique has killed nearly 70 people as a fresh deluge in the north took its toll, the United Nations said Friday.}}<\/p>\n
“Based on government figures received today, the number of deaths since January 12 is 68,” UN spokeswoman Patricia Nakell told media.<\/p>\n
Seven flood-related deaths were recorded on Friday alone, she said.<\/p>\n
Severe downpours in the southern African nation and neighbouring countries Zimbabwe and South Africa have swelled rivers.<\/p>\n
Water levels are comparable to flooding disasters in 2000, which left around 800 dead.<\/p>\n
The deluge in southern province Gaza left 41 dead last week. Now flash floods in the central Zambezia and northern Nampula provinces have seen the death toll rise.<\/p>\n
Close to 4,000 people had sought refuge in state-run emergency camps in the north after their homes collapsed in heavy rain or were swept away.<\/p>\n
The floods have affected over 180,000 people in Mozambique, according to Nakell, though other UN sources put the figure at 250,000.<\/p>\n
Aid agencies are keeping close watch as heavy showers continue in some areas.<\/p>\n
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