100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa
Summary
Torrential rains have caused severe flooding across Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, resulting in over 100 deaths, widespread evacuations, and extensive damage to homes and infrastructure.
Key Points
- More than 100 people have died due to torrential rains and flooding in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
- Mozambique is the hardest hit with over 200,000 people affected and multiple causes of death including electrocution and cholera.
- The South African army used helicopters to rescue stranded people, and President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the flood-hit Limpopo province.
- Flooding has impacted crops in Mozambique, exacerbating food insecurity, while Kruger National Park in South Africa evacuated tourists and closed due to floods.
