Impactos associados a cheias e inundações no período de 1926 a 2021 em Moçambique a partir de uma base de dados de incidência local

ABSTRACT: Due to its geographical location, Mozambique has been frequently affected by climatic events, in particular depressions, storms and tropical cyclones that often cause flooding processes. In the last 10 years, the frequency of these events has increased and consequently the social and economic losses have also been amplified. This work presents results from ongoing research to create a database, using local incidence analysis, collecting and evaluating impact associated with flooding processes. The database - relying on hemerographic information and cross-checking data from official reports and international databases - shows, for the period encompassing 1926 and 2021, 996 flood occurrences, where 3237persons lost their lives, 1510 people were injured, 2.821.639 people were displaced, and 10.604.520 were only materially affected. The southern and central Mozambique have been the most exposed regions to flood process. The analysis of these outputs improve the disaster risk management system in Mozambique.