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Southern Africa is facing a significant humanitarian emergency, as devastating floods sweep across large parts of the region. This has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and resulted in significant loss of life.
Prolonged and intense rainfall has inundated vast areas of Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe and neighboring countries. This has destroyed homes, critical infrastructure and livelihoods. As a result, the human toll has been severe, with confirmed deaths surpassing 100. It is also believed that many more people are injured, missing or being exposed to life-threatening conditions.
Heavy rainfall is expected to persist for weeks, which will likely compound an already dire situation. It will also place immense pressure on the governments, humanitarian agencies and communities that have been impacted.
This crisis is not an isolated natural disaster. It is the result of broader climatic and structural forces that have made Southern Africa more vulnerable to extreme weather events.
