Then the rains came, as they do every December. But for months, it seemed they didn't stop. And when they did, much of Mozambique was submerged. Floodwaters swallowed its fertile fields. Hundreds of people lost their lives. Half a million more were forced from their homes. And the poverty-stricken country once again found itself on its knees. Today, the waters have receded and life in most of Mozambique is largely back to normal. More fortunate parts of the country are even dealing with a deluge of another sort: foreign investment. The capital, Maputo, resembles a giant construction site. Hotels and office buildings are springing up. And deals have been signed for new development projects, including the improvement of Maputo's port facilities and the exploitation of gas reserves north of the city. Another rainy season looms but for now, it's still sunny in Mozambique. Click here for TIME Europe's photo essay on the devastating floods in Mozambique and the country's rebuilding process | |
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