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January 15, 2026
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Floods kill 10 in South Africa, Mozambique on alert

Floods kill 10 in South Africa, Mozambique on alert

The weather service issued the maximum warning for more rain in parts of the country while neighbouring Mozambique was also on alert after flooding that inundated roads and homes......

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Torrential rains have caused deadly floods in northeastern South Africa, claiming at least 10 lives overnight and forcing the closure of the iconic Kruger National Park. Neighboring Mozambique is also on high alert due to escalating water levels and anticipated heavy rainfall.

  • At least 10 people have died due to the floods across South Africa's Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, with 19 people dead in Mpumalanga since November.
  • The Kruger National Park evacuated six bush camps and some tented camps, suspending day-visitor access.
  • South Africa's National Defence Force utilized military helicopters to rescue nearly 200 stranded residents.
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Limpopo to assess the damage and government response.
  • Mozambique has begun evacuating residents from low-lying areas, with more heavy rains and thunderstorms expected.

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