Deadly floods in Botswana kill 9

At least nine dead in Botswana floods following record rainfall
More than 5,000 people have been affected by the flooding which has caused extensive damage to roads, homes, and businesses.
Relentless rain leaves widespread flooding in Botswana
Schools and businesses are closed and people have had to leave their homes due to heavy rain with more to come.
Deadly floods in Botswana kill 9; nearly 2,000 people evacuated
Mqondisi Dube GABORONE, BOTSWANA — Botswana authorities say at least nine people were confirmed dead Monday, as rare flooding hit the semi-arid country. More than 5,000 people have been affected by the floods as record rainfall fell over the last week.
Flash floods kill seven in Botswana, displace many
President Duma Boko of Botswana on Saturday said flash floods have killed no fewer than seven people, including three children, and uprooted thousands after days of heavy rains across the country. The incident has made authorities to temporarily shut schools and blocked roads.
Heavy rains hit Botswana
Students run amid heavy rain in Gaborone, Botswana, on Feb. 19, 2025. Botswana has been experiencing heavy rains in the past few days, causing widespread flash flooding across most of the country. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)
Botswana flash floods kill seven, displace thousands
GABARONE, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Flash floods across Botswana have killed seven people ... address as over 1,700 people were evacuated from flood-stricken areas. In the capital Gabarone, where the ...
Botswana floods: Flash floods leave seven dead, thousands displaced
Flash floods in Botswana have claimed the lives of at least seven people and displaced thousands from their homes. The heavy rainfall has caused widespread destruction and further strained local resources.
Botswana: Heavy rains kill seven, cause widespread destruction in Gaboron
Heavy rains in Botswana's capital city Gaborone have resulted in widespread and devastating floods in recent days, with roads submerged and residential neighborhoods flooded. The death toll from the flooding in Botswana has risen to seven,
Drone aerials show extent of flooding in Botswana capital Gaborone
At least eight people have been killed by flash flooding that hit parts of Botswana on Saturday, authorities say. In the ...
Drones show heavy flooding across Botswana's capital
Drone footage captured heavy flooding in Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, on Wednesday (February 19), with large areas under ...
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UNICEF donates over 50,000 USD to children affected by floods in Botswana
The UN agency has heeded the government's plea to develop child-centered interventions and responses to flooding, said Joan Matji, UNICEF's country representative to Botswana, during the donation ...
Heart of a champion: Botswana’s Tebogo rescues motorists trapped in floodwaters
Botswana’s 200m Olympic champion, Letsile Tebogo, is being hailed as a hero after rescuing motorists trapped in floodwaters ...
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Botswana: Disaster Strikes, Ndmo Caught Napping
Despite early warnings and a meteorological forecast predicting extreme weather conditions, the National Disaster Management Department appears to have been caught off guard once again--an oversight ...
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Flooding closes three borders with Botswana
The Border Management Authority has temporarily shut down three border points with Botswana due to flooding. These are Pont ...