FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 10/00 - MOZAMBIQUE (10 September)

Food production of the second season is estimated good reflecting adequate distribution of seeds, abundant soil moisture and normal to above-normal rains during the growing season. Reflecting the satisfactory outturn of the second season output, as well as food aid distributions during the past months, the food supply situation of large number of populations affected by unprecedented floods in February and March, have improved substantially. Free distribution of emergency food aid to 650 000 flood affected people will be terminated in mid-September. However, there are still many households, which remain isolated due to damage to roads and bridges without access to markets. Recent vulnerability assessments indicate that 172 000 people will require 44 000 tonnes of food assistance until the next main harvest in March 2000. Most of the assistance will be provided through WFP food-for- work projects. Seeds and tools will also be distributed to flood and drought affected farmers to ensure timely start of planting for the main season in October.

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