Southern Africa Faces Devastating Flooding During Rainy Season

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Zimasa Matiwane and Nazaneen GhaffarJanuary 29, 2026 at 08:26 PM

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Devastating floods in Southern Africa have displaced hundreds of thousands of people across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique as of late January 2026. Over 100 deaths have been confirmed, and the rainy season is expected to continue through February. Mozambique is the hardest-hit country, experiencing significant infrastructure damage that has disrupted essential services and aid delivery. Relief organizations report shortages of shelter, water, sanitation, food, and health services in several Mozambican provinces. UNICEF warns of increased risks of waterborne diseases and malaria, particularly for malnourished children, due to the lack of clean water and sanitation.

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Nazaneen Ghaffar ×240% Sofala 40% Inhambane 40% Gaza 40% Zimasa Matiwane ×240% National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction 50% Guy Taylor ×250% UNICEF 60% Maputo ×260% Zimbabwe ×270% South Africa ×370% Mozambique ×790%

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flooding 100% southern africa 90% rainy season 80% displacement 70% mozambique 70% waterborne diseases 60% infrastructure damage 50% malnutrition 50% south africa 40% zimbabwe 40%

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Mozambique

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