2025 Africa floods
Throughout 2025, floods affected most of Africa, killing hundreds of people.
Background
Floods occurred throughout 2025 in Africa due to heavy rainfall,[1][2][3] snow,[1] and dam collapses.[3]
Impact
Botswana
In February 2025, flooding occurred in Gaborone, Botswana, caused by record rainfall, killing at least 9 people. As many as 1,800 people were evacuated, and over 5,000 people were affected by the floods.[2]
Nigeria
In late May 2025, flooding occurred in Mokwa after the collapse of a nearby dam which was caused by heavy rainfall, killing more than 200 people, leaving over 500 missing, injuring 121 others and affecting thousands, including at least 3,018 displaced.[3]
South Africa
In June 2025, floods caused by torrential rains, snow, and heavy winds left at least 92 dead and 2,686 residents homeless.[1] Primary areas affected included Eastern Cape province and, in particular, Mthatha.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "South Africa declares national disaster as flooding death toll rises to 92". AP News. 2025-06-19. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ a b "Deadly floods in Botswana kill 9; nearly 2,000 people evacuated". Voice of America. 2025-02-24. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ a b c "More than 700 believed dead in devastating Nigeria floods". Yahoo News. 2025-06-02. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "South Africa floods: Nearly 50 people have been killed following torrential rains". www.bbc.com. 2025-06-11. Retrieved 2025-06-20.