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Southern Africa Faces Severe Flooding.
Summary
Torrential rains have caused widespread flooding across southern Africa, with officials reporting more than 100 deaths and large-scale damage in Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe; rescue and evacuation operations are ongoing and more rain is forecast.
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Heavy, prolonged rains have produced widespread flooding across parts of southern Africa. Officials report the event has caused more than 100 deaths and significant damage in Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Mozambique's disaster agency reported 103 deaths and said over 200,000 people have been affected. Weather authorities and monitoring agencies say more rain is expected in the coming days.
Key facts:
- Officials report more than 100 deaths across the region, including reported counts of 103 in Mozambique, about 30 in parts of South Africa, and 70 in Zimbabwe.
- Mozambique has been described as the hardest hit, with over 200,000 people affected, thousands of homes damaged, and extensive crop losses reported by the World Food Program.
- In South Africa, rescue and evacuation operations are ongoing in northern provinces; Kruger National Park evacuated around 600 tourists and staff and has closed to new visitors.
- Zimbabwe's disaster agency reported roughly 70 deaths and more than 1,000 homes destroyed, with damage to schools, roads and bridges.
- Weather monitors say additional heavy rain and flooding remain possible in several southern African countries.
Summary:
The floods have resulted in substantial casualties, widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, and ongoing rescue and evacuation efforts across multiple countries. Undetermined at this time.
