Crocodile warnings as floods devastate southern Africa

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Rachel Savage in JohannesburgJanuary 26, 2026 at 02:44 PM

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Devastating floods in southern Africa since the start of the year have killed over 100 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Mozambique. Authorities are warning of potential hunger, cholera outbreaks, and increased crocodile attacks due to the widespread flooding. In Mozambique, at least three deaths have been attributed to crocodiles carried by floodwaters, prompting warnings to avoid still waters. The floods, considered the worst in Mozambique since 2000, have submerged vast areas, disrupted transportation, and overwhelmed aid efforts. Aid workers are concerned about the spread of waterborne diseases in overcrowded displacement camps, while food security is also a growing concern.

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Gaza province ×240% Gaspar Sitefane 40% Limpopo River 50% WaterAid Mozambique 50% Henriques Bongece ×260% Kruger National Park ×260% Zimbabwe 70% Mozambique ×690% South Africa ×590% Maputo ×2100%

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