The National Institute of Meteorology (INAM) has issued a weather warning alerting the public to intense heat and a heatwave affecting several provinces of Mozambique. The bulletin, issued this Thursday, 5 November, remains valid until 24:00 on 8 November.
According to INAM, the situation is caused by the persistent movement of hot, humid air.
Affected areas and temperature forecasts
In Maputo province, the affected districts are Boane, Namaacha, Moamba, Magude, Manhiça, Marracuene and Matutuíne, as well as the cities of Maputo and Matola.
In Gaza province, the warning covers the districts of Chibuto, Guijá, Mapai, Chicualacuala, Mandlakazi, Chókwè, Massingir, Mabalane, Massangena and Limpopo, as well as the city of Xai-Xai.
In Inhambane province, the areas at risk include the districts of Zavala, Mabote, Funhalouro and Panda.
Intense heat is also affecting Manica province, particularly the districts of Guro, Tambara, Macossa, Barué, Vanduzi, Manica, Macate, Sussundenga, Gondola, Mossurize and Machaze, as well as the city of Chimoio.
Finally, in Tete province, the phenomenon covers the districts of Magoe, Cahora-Bassa, Changara, Marara, Doa and Mutarara, as well as the city of Tete.
INAM forecasts intense heat in Maputo, Gaza and Inhambane provinces, while Tete and Manica provinces will continue to experience a heatwave until 8 November. In these areas, maximum temperatures could range between 37 and 43 degrees Celsius.
The weather bulletin also indicates that, towards the end of Saturday, 7 November 2026, weather conditions in the southern region of the country will change, with thunderstorms, showers or rain, and gusty winds forecast. On Sunday, 8 November, a sharp drop in temperatures is also expected in the same region.
In view of the high temperatures, INAM recommends taking precautionary and safety measures.
The next update bulletin will be issued on Friday, 6 November, at 10:00.
Source: MzNews
