In response to the massive flooding following a cyclone that devastated areas of Mozambique, the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief has issued a $25,000 emergency grant to the Diocese of Lebombo.

A representative of the Anglican Communion News Service spoke to Bishop Dinis Sengulane of Lebombo about the floods.

"People have no homes, no food and even no Bibles. Everything had to be left behind," Bishop Sengulane said of the multitudes of people escaping the ravages of the floods. "The hospitals are overcrowded with people sleeping on the floors. They are suffering from cholera, meningitis and deadly malaria. It is an awful sight! I have seen it with my own eyes."

According to the bishop, the Archdeacon of Chowke is missing and his city is completely underwater. In Xaixal, the "new church is under water and the priest has lost everything," the bishop said. He told of one priest who had 25 people living in his two-bedroom rectory as their own homes are under water.

Food was still available in Mozambique, but people who have left all their goods behind lack funds to buy that food or much needed medicines.

"We are devastated and we need help now," the bishop concluded.