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Story summary
- Severe flooding in southern Africa has caused over 100 deaths, with South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe being the hardest hit.
- South Africa reported 19 fatalities, mainly in northern provinces, while Mozambique confirmed 103 deaths due to flooding.
- Zimbabwe's disaster agency noted 70 deaths and extensive infrastructure damage.
- The South African army is conducting rescue operations, and Kruger National Park has closed, evacuating around 600 tourists and staff.
- The World Food Programme reported that over 70,000 hectares of crops in Mozambique are submerged, exacerbating food insecurity.
