
Flooding has struck several parts of Africa, causing widespread devastation. Millions have been impacted, and thousands of lives have been lost. Severe flooding caused by heavy rains in Tanganyika province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) displaced nearly 10,000 people, reported the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). Thousands of people have been left homeless and unable to earn a living. Key crops like cassava, maize, and peanuts have been wiped out, causing further food insecurity. In Rwanda, at least four people lost their lives, and over 70 hectares of crops were damaged as heavy rains triggered floods and landslides across the country. The government reported that at least 522 disaster hotspots were identified, placing around 22,000 households and 97,000 people at risk. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has also issued a Level 4 Yellow Warning for disruptive rain in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The central and southern regions of KwaZulu-Natal, including uMgungundlovu, Harry Gwala, uThukela, Ugu, and eThekwini, are in the high-risk zone. Residents are warned to remain vigilant and to avoid crossing swollen streams and undertaking unnecessary travel.
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