Flooding causes widespread damage across southern Africa
Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 22, 2026 at 04:47 PM
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Severe flooding is causing widespread damage across southern Africa as of January 22, 2026. Roads, homes, schools, and businesses have been submerged, leading to evacuations and disruptions to daily life. Mozambique has been particularly affected by weeks of heavy rain, with the death toll rising to at least 112 people. The flooding has impacted multiple countries in the region, causing significant infrastructure damage and displacement. The cause of the flooding is attributed to the recent period of intense rainfall.
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flooding 100% southern africa 90% widespread damage 70% mozambique 60% heavy rain 60% evacuations 50% death toll 50%
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Southern Africa
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