US EditionDeadly Flood Kills Over 100 Across Southern Africa
Over 100 deaths in southern Africa linked to flooding from an unusually severe rainy season and La Niña, with 600 evacuated from Kruger National Park, officials said.
- On Friday, torrential rains and flooding killed more than 100 people across South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, authorities said after weeks of heavy rains.
- Mozambique's disaster agency described an unusually severe rainy season since late last year, while the United States' Famine Early Warning System reported flooding in at least seven nations, possibly linked to La Niña.
- Kruger National Park spokesperson Reynold Thakhuli said around 600 were evacuated by helicopter as rising river levels cut off access to key areas, prompting proactive camp evacuations.
- The World Food Programme said more than 200,000 people in central and southern Mozambique are affected, with over 70,000 hectares of crops waterlogged, worsening food insecurity for small-scale farmers.
- The South African Weather Service warned of a red-level 10 alert for Limpopo and Mpumalanga with 100 to 200 millimeters forecasted, risking more flooding and closures.
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Over 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa
Army helicopters rescued people stranded on rooftops and hundreds of tourists and workers were evacuated from one of the world’s biggest game reserves, as torrential rains and flooding in three countries in southern Africa killed more than 100 people, authorities said on Friday. The death toll across South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe is an accumulation after weeks of heavy rains. Weather services issued warnings that more rain was on the way…
More than 100 people die after torrential rain and flooding in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe
More than 100 people have been killed after torrential rain caused flooding across South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, with authorities issuing warnings that more severe weather is expected across several countries in southern Africa.
More than 100 people have died due to heavy rains and floods in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Worst Floods in at Least 26 Years Shuts Kruger Park, Dozens Dead
South Africa shut its flagship Kruger National Park after the worst flooding since at least 2000 inundated large areas of the reserve, underscoring the severity of a regional disaster that has killed dozens in the northeast of the nation and neighboring Mozambique.
Southern Africa Reels Under Devastating Floods | Science-Environment
Over 100 people have died due to torrential rains and floods in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. The flooding has led to significant infrastructure damage, evacuations, and worsened food insecurity, with more severe weather expected due to the La Nina phenomenon.
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