The United Nations warned Friday of severe overcrowding in temporary accommodation shelters hosting an estimated 100,000 people displaced by flooding in Mozambique, and appealed for more international support.
The southern African country's latest bout of flooding has claimed nearly 140 lives since October 1, according to the National Disasters Management Institute, while nearly 400,000 people have had to flee their homes.
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills in the
single digits are expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme
Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Lee, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Randolph,
Russell, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For
the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold
Warning, from noon Saturday to noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees
could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite
and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could
cause pipes to burst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills in the
single digits are expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme
Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Lee, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Randolph,
Russell, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For
the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold
Warning, from noon Saturday to noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees
could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite
and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could
cause pipes to burst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills in the
single digits are expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme
Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Lee, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Randolph,
Russell, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For
the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold
Warning, from noon Saturday to noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees
could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite
and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could
cause pipes to burst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
