Mozambique is battling the worst floods seen in a generation, with over 642,000 people affected since January 7. The Inkomati River has burst its banks, flooding towns near the capital Maputo, including Marracuene. Rescue teams from Brazil, South Africa, and the UK are aiding life-saving operations. Many residents like 24-year-old mechanic Tomaz Antonio Mlau had to leave their homes with just clothes. "For me, this is the first time I have experienced a calamity of this magnitude," Mlau said. At least 4,000 people now stay in six emergency shelters set up in schools and churches. Farmers like 67-year-old Francisco Fernando Chivindzi lost homes, livestock, and crops. "We have never experienced this level of flooding in my lifetime," he said. Many still resist evacuation. Marracuene Mayor Shafee Sidat warned, "We still have people to rescue, some of whom refuse to abandon the risk areas." Authorities report 12 deaths in recent floods, with total deaths since October reaching 125. Heavy rains in South Africa, upstream of the Inkomati River, threaten further flooding. Roads connecting Maputo to the northern province of Gaza are closed, causing shortages and price hikes in supplies including food and fuel. Basic needs remain scarce in shelters. Police officer Aninha Vicente Mivinga said, "On the first day, there was almost nothing to eat. It was painful to see children sleeping without anything to eat." Education Minister Samaria Tovela suggested postponing the new school year to keep shelters open longer. Despite uncertainty, flood victims like Chivindzi remain determined to rebuild. "We'll restart life from scratch," he said.