Lúrio River

The Lúrio River flows through northeastern Mozambique. It flows south of the Ruvuma River and empties into the sea near Pemba Bay.The river is distinguished by seasonal flows and is surrounded by swamps.Along the river, there is a notable waterfall.

The Mozambican government intends to construct a 120-megawatt hydroelectric plant on the river to supply power to the neighboring provinces of Nampula and Cabo Delgado. The Cahora Bassa hydroelectric dam in Tete province currently supplies electricity to the provinces of Nampula and Cabo Delgado. The new plant is intended to meet an expected increase in electricity demand in the region, where natural resource prospecting and future exploration projects are underway. The conference also discussed other investment plans for the Lrio River by the provincial governments of Nampula and Cabo Delgado, as well as the question of whether the river could support all of the proposed projects.

Length: 620 km (385 mi)