Heavy rain in Southern Africa has caused serious problems. Since the start of the year, floods have covered large areas. More than one hundred people have died. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their homes. The floods have made rivers overflow. This has led to food shortages. Crocodiles have also appeared in new places. Aid workers are trying to help people. They are also trying to stop diseases from spreading.
Mozambique is facing a very bad situation. The current floods are the worst since the year 2000. In the south of Mozambique, thirteen people have died. Three people died because of crocodiles. Two of these deaths happened in Gaza province. Zimbabwe has the most deaths, with over seventy. South Africa has also lost more than thirty people. Many people have left their homes. Nearly 400,000 people are homeless in Mozambique. They are staying in temporary camps.
The floodwaters are moving across borders. Water from South Africa is making rivers higher in Mozambique. This has changed the land. People had to leave places like Kruger National Park. Many roads are now blocked. The N1 highway is closed. This road is important for Mozambique. It makes it hard to bring supplies and rescue people.
The floods bring many challenges. Aid workers warn about sickness. Cholera is a risk because water systems are broken. Wild animals are also a danger. Crocodiles are now a problem for people. Henriques Bongece from Mozambique said, "We want to urge everyone not to approach still waters because crocodiles are drifting in these waters." He said rivers have joined with flooded areas.
Climate change may be making these floods worse. Extreme weather is happening more often. The floods will affect food and health for a long time. Rebuilding will need help from other countries. People are vulnerable to nature's power. Images show people waiting for rescue.