Mozambique President Cancels Davos Trip Amid Severe Floods Affecting Hundreds of Thousands

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has canceled his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos due to severe floods affecting over 400,000 people in Gaza, Maputo, and Sofala provinces. Heavy rains since mid-December have caused widespread damage, with river basins above alert levels. Neighboring South Africa has sent an air force helicopter to assist in search-and-rescue efforts. Flooding in southeastern Africa has increased in frequency and severity, linked to climate change impacts on Indian Ocean storms.