Weather Alert: U.S. Embassy Maputo, Mozambique on February 11, 2026

Weather Alert – U. S. Embassy Maputo, Mozambique February 11, 2026 

Location: Coastal districts of Sofala, Inhambane, and Gaza, plus Inhambane, Mutamba, Save, Limpopo, Incomati, and Umbeluzi River basins. 

Event: Tropical Storm Gezani is expected to affect Mozambique’s central and southern coast on February 13 and 14 as a tropical cyclone with heavy rains, strong winds, and high tidal surges. River basins from the Districts of Beira to Maputo could experience flooding due to heavy rains.  

Actions to Take:   

• Avoid coastal areas and river basins in Sofala, Inhambane, and Gaza Provinces. 

• Make contingency plans to leave these areas. 

• Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible. 

• Review your personal security plans. 

• Monitor local media for updates. Trusted sources for weather projections can be found here: 

• Meteo France, Reunion: https://meteofrance.re/fr/cyclone   

• Joint Typhoon Warning Center: https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/jtwc.html   

• NOAA National Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/   

• Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia: https://www.inam.gov.mz/index.php/pt/   

• Instituto Nacional de Gestão e Redução do Risco de Desastres: https://www.ingd.gov.mz/   

Assistance: 

U.S. Embassy Maputo, Mozambique
(+258) 85-591-1911 or (+258) 84-095-8000
MaputoUSCitizens@state.gov
https://mz.usembassy.gov/   

State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Mozambique Country Information     

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