The southern part of the African continent is suffering from catastrophic torrential rains and floods that have affected at least seven countries. Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa have been hit the hardest. According to official data, the death toll has already exceeded 100 people, and hundreds of thousands have been left homeless. This is reported by AP, writes UNN.
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Mozambique has suffered the greatest losses - 103 deaths have been confirmed there. The causes of death were not only drowning, but also lightning strikes, building collapses, and cholera outbreaks. According to the World Food Program, more than 200,000 people have been affected. In neighboring Zimbabwe, the disaster claimed the lives of 70 people, destroying more than 1,000 homes, schools, and bridges.
Situation in South Africa: army rescues people from rooftops
In South Africa, the death toll has risen to 30. The most difficult situation is observed in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. President Cyril Ramaphosa, after visiting the affected areas, reported that about 400 mm of precipitation fell there in less than a week.
36 houses have just been wiped off the face of the Earth
Provincial Premier Fofi Ramatuba added: "It's so terrible," noting that more than 1,000 homes have been damaged in total.
Army helicopters were involved in rescuing people trapped on rooftops and trees. The military also evacuated border guards from a flooded checkpoint on the border with Zimbabwe.
Evacuation from Kruger Park
The famous Kruger National Park was closed to visitors due to rivers overflowing their banks. Rescuers evacuated about 600 tourists and staff to safe high-altitude areas. Some parts of the reserve are currently completely cut off from the outside world.
Forecasts: Level 10 danger
Meteorologists link the anomalous rains to the La Niña weather phenomenon. The highest - red - level of danger has been declared for the northern regions of South Africa.
I'm still afraid the rains will return because these were the heaviest rains I've seen in this area
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