Your assessment
Your answer for beira
!Moderate risk
Mostly safe with specific situations to watch for. Read the briefing below.
Recommendation: Travel with caution.
Field Briefing
Mode: I plan to travel · beira
SECTION I·b — Today's Weather
☁ Overcast
Beira, Mozambique
| Today's high / low | 29.2°C / 21.9°C | Wind now / max | 4 km/h / 15.5 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 91% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 0% chance |
| UV (max today) | 9 | Sunrise / Sunset | 05:09 / 17:43 |
- Very high UV
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 05:24:37 UTC
SECTION I·c — Air Quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 6.8 / 10.4 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 48 / 0.6 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 05:24:37 UTC
SECTION I·d — Official Travel Advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Mozambique - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
SECTION I·e — Disaster Alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-16
On 10/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 12/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique GREEN · ~119 km away · 2026-10-16
On 10/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 15/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-16
On 09/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 14/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-16
On 07/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 12/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique GREEN · ~325 km away · 2026-10-16
On 07/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 15/10/2026.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 05:13:10 UTC
SECTION I·f — Health Notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
SECTION II — Quantitative Assessment
Travel with caution.
Origin / Destination
| Origin | port elizabeth, south africa |
|---|---|
| Destination | beira, Mozambique |
| Travel method | bus |
SECTION IV — Trip Readiness
Trip Readiness
Poorly Prepared
Document gap — handle before you go
- verify passport validity
Next actions
- verify passport validity
- passport/visa checked
- vaccines/health advice checked
- travel insurance purchased
- emergency numbers saved
SECTION V — Data Confidence
Data Confidence
Confidence: HIGH
Matched scope: city · Source: city-level + country fallback
Last reviewed: 2026-09-26 18:01:07
SECTION VI — Top Risk Drivers
Top Risk Drivers
Local crime and domestic incidents in Beira · crime
A crime score of 45 reflects moderate exposure to local criminal incidents, supported by reports of localized crimes within Beira.
→ Maintain secure lodging arrangements and remain vigilant regarding local security updates.
Environmental factors and coastal conditions · environmental
An environmental score of 50 indicates elevated considerations regarding local climate, coastal conditions, and seasonal weather patterns in the region.
→ Review local weather forecasts and coastal advisories prior to planning water-based activities.
Official government travel advisories · advisory
An advisory score of 40 aligns with ongoing governmental travel guidance regarding safety and security conditions in Mozambique.
→ Consult up-to-date national travel advisories and register trip itineraries with relevant diplomatic missions.
SECTION VII — Threat Vector Decomposition
Threat Vector Decomposition
SECTION VIII — Executive Summary
Executive Summary
Travel to Beira, Mozambique presents moderate safety considerations reflected in a composite score of 39. Visitors face moderate risks across crime, health, and environmental categories, requiring standard planning for regional transit and local conditions.
Live Intelligence / AI-Assisted Briefing
AI summary: Travel to Beira, Mozambique presents moderate safety considerations reflected in a composite score of 39. Visitors face moderate risks across crime, health, and environmental categories, requiring standard planning for regional transit and local conditions.
Recent intelligence items
- Duas crianças morreram na Beira após ingerirem alimentos supostamente envenenados [source]
- Mozambique Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller [source]
- Weather in Beira: 14-day forecast - Mozambique [source]
- Mozambique Beach Conditions Today: Water Clarity & Travel Guide [source]
Field recommendations
- Consult official government travel advisories from your home country before departure.
- Register your travel itinerary through your nation's registration portal for updates.
- Check localized 14-day weather and travel weather indexes for Beira prior to outdoor activities.
- Ensure routine vaccinations and health precautions are up to date for travel to Mozambique.
- Maintain awareness of local emergency contact numbers upon arrival.
- Exercise standard security measures regarding personal belongings and cash handling.
Sources the AI drew from
These are the public-web snippets fed into the AI for this briefing. Verify any specific claim by reading the source.
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Mozambique Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller
18 hours ago · Australian Government travel advice for Mozambique. Learn more about local safety, laws and health risks.
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FCDO Travel Advisory Map
3 days ago · Explore travel advisories Click or tap any country on the map to see its FCDO advisory level, country facts, and a link to the official GOV.UK advice.
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Mozambique | Travel Advice | Department Of Foreign Affairs ...
3 days ago · If you’re travelling to Mozambique, our up-to-date travel advice gives you practical tips on emergency contacts, security, climate and other essential information.
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Mozambique - SafeTravel
2 days ago · Home Destinations Mozambique Page updated 03 June 2026 Mozambique Register your travel Register your plans and contact details so we can send you travel updates about the places you're travelling to.
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Mozambique Beach Conditions Today: Water Clarity & Travel Guide
3 days ago · Mozambique beach conditions July 2026: pristine Indian Ocean waters, zero seaweed, 78-84°F. Bazaruto Archipelago dugong habitat & Kisawa Sanctuary guide.
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Weather in Beira: 14-day forecast - Mozambique
Beira: 14-day full weather forecast with our Travel Weather Index to plan your stay and activities in Beira, Mozambique.
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Do Not Travel List 2026: All Level 4 Travel Advisory ...
18 hours ago · Complete list of countries with Level 4 Do Not Travel advisories in 2026. Updated regularly from U.S. State Department data. Includes both fully restricted countries and countries with dangerous regions.
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Duas crianças morreram na Beira após ingerirem alimentos ...
3 days ago · Duas crianças morreram na Beira após ingerirem alimentos supostamente envenenados pela mãe #crime
SECTION X — Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore
Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore
Predict
- Check the official foreign-ministry travel advisory for your destination.
- Check official health notices (WHO/CDC equivalent) for outbreaks.
- Check the local weather forecast for the next 72 hours.
- Check transport disruption notices (rail/strikes/airport delays).
Protect
- Pre-book verified transport and avoid unsolicited drivers at hubs.
- Avoid late-night movement in unfamiliar areas.
- Keep digital and paper copies of your documents in two places.
- Use front-facing bags in crowded areas; do not place valuables in back pockets.
Rescue
- Save local emergency numbers (police, ambulance, fire, general 112/911).
- Identify the nearest hospital or clinic and how to reach it.
- Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your main wallet.
- Know the address of your country’s embassy or consulate.
Restore
- After return, monitor symptoms (especially fever, GI, respiratory) for 14 days.
- Replace any lost or expiring documents promptly.
- Report any theft or fraud to your bank and local authorities.
- Review your insurance claim needs while details are fresh.
- Update your travel checklist for next time.
- Build in a rest day after long or stressful travel.
Route Risk
Transport / route score: 37/100
Route analysis uses baseline route rules. Live route mapping is not connected.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 119 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 117 |
| Fire | 198 |
| General emergency | — |
Verify before relying on these numbers in an emergency. Source: Editorial spot-check 2026-06-11 vs ITU/Wikipedia international registry — verified.
SECTION XIX — Embassy / Consular Guidance
Before travel, check your country's official foreign ministry or embassy website for emergency assistance information.
Scam Patterns
Specific city-level scam pattern data is limited.
SECTION XXI — Digital Security
- Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi.
- Enable 2FA on email, banking, and travel accounts.
- Back up document scans to a private cloud and a paper copy stored separately.
- Avoid unknown USB ports and charging stations.
- Keep automatic OS updates on; enable remote-wipe on your phone.
SECTION XXII — Money Safety
- Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your wallet.
- Use bank-lobby ATMs in daylight; cover the keypad.
- Keep a small amount of local cash for emergencies.
- Watch for skimmers and shoulder-surfers around ATMs and payment terminals.
- Use card-tap for transit and payments where possible to limit card-present exposure.
Personalized Safety Checklist
Verify Before Departure / Before Movement
- Foreign-ministry / national travel advisory
- Official travel-health authority (e.g. CDC, WHO, national equivalent)
- WHO/CDC-style health notices
- Local weather agency
- Emergency services in the area you are in
- Your embassy / consulate
- Official immigration / visa source
SECTION XXV — Trust and Transparency
| Data used | city-level + country fallback |
|---|---|
| Estimated data | Yes |
| Fallback logic | city -> country -> world |
| Confidence | high |
| AI used | Yes |
| Search used | Yes |
| Last AI refresh | 2026-10-05 18:02:51 |
| AI refresh status | fresh |
Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.