Even in Maputo city, poor drainage and illegal building meant that the rains caused mudslides that destroyed houses and blocked roads.

BBC: Mozambique: From Marxism to market

But now with one of the world's largest new coal finds and a growing tourist industry, the capital city of Maputo is booming.

BBC: Working Lives: Maputo

Mozambique's capital, Maputo is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city bursting with lively sidewalk cafes and jazz venues.

CNN: How Mozambique turned from war zone to tourist hotspot