{"id":98469,"date":"2026-03-19T16:07:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/rising-limpopo-river-forces-relocation-of-cattle"},"modified":"2026-03-19T17:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:02:09","slug":"rising-limpopo-river-forces-relocation-of-cattle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/rising-limpopo-river-forces-relocation-of-cattle","title":{"rendered":"Rising Limpopo River Forces Relocation of Cattle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Rising water levels in the Limpopo and Munhuane rivers have forced the relocation of over 2,500 cattle from low-lying areas in Gaza Province. The flooding has also affected hundreds of hectares of crops and several roads, highlighting the impact of seasonal flooding on local agriculture and infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. <\/strong> <\/span>More than 2,500 head of cattle that were in low-lying areas of the Limpopo district, in Gaza Province, had to be relocated by yesterday, Tuesday 17 March, due to flooding caused by rising water levels in the Limpopo and Munhuane rivers.<\/p>\n<p>The affected areas include the lowlands of Chicumbane, Tsandze, Lumane and Zongoene.<\/p>\n<p>According to Limpopo district government data, the cattle were transferred to Nuvunguene.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the cattle, 100 hectares of various crops were affected in Zongoene, 200 hectares in Chicumbane, and 90 hectares in Chissano.<\/p>\n<p>Several roads were also affected, namely the R454 Chicumbane\/Zongoene, Licilo\/Chicotane, Loane\/Chissano, Chissano\/Maguazua, and Chipenhe\/Chirindzene.<\/p>\n<p>The Limpopo River has a history of seasonal flooding, particularly affecting agricultural communities in Gaza Province, Mozambique. Flooding events often lead to significant economic losses for farmers, as crops are damaged and livestock must be relocated to safer areas. This recurring issue underscores the challenges faced by communities in managing agricultural practices in flood-prone regions, necessitating ongoing adaptation and support from local authorities to mitigate the impacts of such natural events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Mozambique<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Rising water levels in the Limpopo and Munhuane rivers have forced the relocation of over 2,500 cattle from low-lying areas in Gaza Province. The flooding has also affected hundreds of hectares of crops and several roads, highlighting the impact of seasonal flooding on local agriculture and infrastructure. Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. 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