In Zimbabwe, heavy rains that started in December continue to cause damage to the eastern and north eastern border communities to Mozambique. Households who have been dependent on monthly food aid from the World Food Programme have seen their only food stocks destroyed and have now had to depend on households within the communities who managed somehow to salvage their own stocks. In addition, crops have been washed away will have long-term repercussions in areas where they may have once had the chance for a promising harvest.

This report captures a recent visit by IOM to Masimbe and Gumira, Manicaland.

Relentless rains started Wednesday, 12th December 2007 and pounded at Zimbabwe’s North-East and Eastern Districts for weeks. Severe flooding has left destruction affecting at least 8,000 people.

This report is a more detailed reflection of the flood affected areas and IOM’s response to date.