Prosper Okoye
Heavy rains and rising rivers have caused widespread flooding in parts of South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, killing more than 100 people and displacing thousands.
In Mozambique, officials report at least 103 deaths and over 200,000 people affected. Floodwaters have destroyed homes, cut off communities, and disrupted transport and food supplies.
Health authorities warn of increased risks of water-borne diseases, including cholera.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAcross South Africa, the northern provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga have seen rivers burst their banks. At least 30 people have died, and tens of thousands were evacuated from flood-stranded areas, with military helicopters assisting in rescues.
In Zimbabwe, at least 70 fatalities have been reported, and many communities remain isolated after rivers overflowed. Roads, bridges, and homes have been severely damaged, hampering relief efforts.
Meteorological services have issued warnings of further heavy rain, raising concerns that flooding may worsen in the coming days.
Humanitarian agencies are alerting residents to the heightened risk of food insecurity and disease outbreaks as access to clean water remains limited.
The floods follow an unusually active rainy season, which has saturated soils and overwhelmed drainage systems across the region.
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Rescue operations continue amid fears that more communities could be cut off.
Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa
