Botswana flash floods kill seven, displace thousands

Botswana flash floods kill seven, displace thousands

Flash floods across Botswana have killed seven people including three children and uprooted thousands after days of heavy rains, President Duma Boko said on Saturday.

Relentless rain leaves widespread flooding in Botswana - 7 killed (UPDATE)

Days of heavy rain in Botswana has led to widespread flooding which has forced schools and major roads to close. Homes and business have suffered extensive damage and forecasters have warned that a further 50mm (2in) of rainfall or more could fall in some places in the next 24 hours. The government has said this is likely to cause significant water accumulation in low-lying areas leading to flash flooding and more impacts on infrastructure and p…

Flood death toll rises to 7 in Botswana

The death toll from the flooding in Botswana has risen to seven, the countrys President Duma Boko announced on Saturday, reported Xinhua. Among the deaths recorded so far, three are children, Boko said during a...

Botswana flood struck families recieve support from community

Botswana is reeling from a devastating floods in several districts of the community. The leadership of the country has been taking concrete steps to support the affected families . The flood struck families across Botswana are also receiving the support of the community and various businesses. The leadership, government office and public personalities of the country have also come forward to support the nation in time of crisis. On Thursday, The…

Botswana floods kill seven, displace thousands

At least seven people, including three children, have died in flash floods across Botswana, with thousands forced from their homes after more than a week of relentless rainfall, President Duma Boko said on Saturday. Authorities have closed schools and restricted travel as floodwaters continue to rise, disrupting daily life across the country. More than 1,700 people have been evacuated from inundated areas, Boko confirmed in a televised address. …