Picture gallery: Mozambique floods

Relief efforts are in full swing to help thousands of people trapped by floods in Mozambique, with South African helicopters delivering supplies to temporary camps.

But despite rising floodwaters, many Mozambicans are reluctant to leave their homes.

Getting food to those forced from their homes is a priority

Tens of thousands of Mozambicans need to be evacuated

Helicopters are ferrying food and medicines

From the air the scale of the disaster is all too apparent

Radio broadcasts warn more water is on the way

Tens of thousands are fleeing to high ground

The Mozambican military is involved in rescue efforts

Help is needed before disease takes hold