Southern Africa is facing a big problem with heavy rain and floods. These floods are happening because the weather is changing. Extreme weather is causing many problems. Sadly, over 100 people have died. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their homes. Water levels are still rising. Now, there is a new danger: crocodiles are appearing in new places.
The floods started at the beginning of the year. They have covered large areas in Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Mozambique is having the worst time. The Limpopo River and other rivers are overflowing. Officials say this is the worst disaster since 2000. Almost 400,000 people have left their homes. About 100,000 people are in temporary camps.
Many people have died. Zimbabwe has over 70 deaths. South Africa has 30 deaths. Mozambique has 13 deaths. Sadly, three people in Mozambique were attacked by crocodiles. The secretary for Mozambique’s Maputo province, Henriques Bongece, warned people. He said, "Do not go near still water because crocodiles are there." Rivers have flooded into many areas.
These floods have many bad effects. A main road called the N1 highway is closed. This makes it hard to bring help and supplies. Aid groups worry about diseases like cholera. This is a risk in crowded camps. Many people have lost their homes and jobs. They could face hunger.
Kruger National Park in South Africa was also flooded. Visitors and staff had to leave. Pictures show people being rescued from trees. These images show how serious the situation is. The main focus now is saving lives. However, the long-term problems are also big. The region has had many extreme weather events. This shows we need to be ready for climate change.
Water is still flowing into Mozambique from South Africa. More deaths are expected there. Rescue teams are working hard. However, the disaster is very large. People face danger from drowning, disease, and crocodiles. This shows the power of nature when climate change makes it worse.