In a brutal turn of weather, torrential rains and unprecedented flooding have claimed the lives of over 100 individuals across South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. These catastrophic events have raised alarms as authorities caution of further severe weather conditions anticipated throughout southern Africa.
South Africa has already reported 19 fatalities resulting from heavy rains that triggered severe flooding across its northern provinces. The renowned Kruger National Park witnessed evacuations as the flooding rendered vast areas inaccessible, causing the closure of the park to visitors, according to the country’s national parks agency.
Meanwhile, in Mozambique, a staggering 103 people have lost their lives amidst a harsh rainy season, as reported by the Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction. Zimbabwe echoes a similar tragic tale with 70 deaths and considerable infrastructure destruction. This ongoing turmoil underscores the exacerbating impact of climate events such as La Nina on the southeastern African climate.
(With inputs from agencies.)