Flooding in southern Africa kills more than 100 people

Heavy rain and flooding have killed more than 100 people across Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa, with Mozambique reporting over 200,000 people affected and authorities warning of further severe weather and alerts.

Flooding from an unusually heavy rainy season has caused deadly damage across parts of southern Africa. Officials report multiple deaths and widespread disruption in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Authorities and aid agencies say large numbers of people and crops have been affected. Weather services have issued alerts as more heavy rain is expected. Reported details: - Mozambique's Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction reported at least 103 deaths and said more than 200,000 people have been affected, with about 173,000 acres of crops waterlogged. - Zimbabwean officials reported at least 70 deaths and widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, including collapsed roads and bridges. - In South Africa, at least 19 deaths were reported in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The South African Weather Service issued a red-level 10 alert for parts of the country, and Kruger National Park has been closed with around 600 tourists and staff evacuated to higher ground. Summary: Officials report more than 100 fatalities and significant displacement and crop losses across the affected countries. Authorities and weather services have issued warnings and alerts about further heavy rain; Undetermined at this time.