Summary
More than 100 people have died due to heavy rains and flooding across Southern Africa. South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe are the most affected, with thousands of homes destroyed and communities cut off. Further severe weather is expected, and rescue efforts are ongoing.
Key Facts
- Heavy rain has caused floods that killed over 100 people in Southern Africa.
- South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe are the hardest-hit countries.
- The Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces in South Africa reported at least 30 deaths.
- In South Africa, army helicopters are rescuing people from rooftops and trees.
- Zimbabwe has reported at least 70 deaths and over 1,000 homes destroyed.
- In Mozambique, 103 people have died, and more than 200,000 are affected.
- Flooding in Mozambique has worsened food shortages by damaging crops.
- The La Nina weather pattern may be causing heavier rain in the region.
