A second wave of heavy rains has swept across Mozambique, causing floods that have killed at least 18 people and displaced thousands.

Around 10 000 people are now sheltering in accommodation centres.

Schools, roads, and farmland have been damaged. First wave of floods occurred in January.

Major cities, such as Xai-Xai and Chokwe, both in Gaza province, were flooded.

In January, about 50 people died and nearly 725 000 were affected.

–Channel Africa–