Since the rainy season began in December, at least 30 people have died in South Africa, the South African Weather Service has issued a red level 10 warning for further heavy rain in parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.

In January, Zimbabwe reported 70 flood-related deaths. Floods have delayed the reopening of approximately 1,400 schools and cut access to clinics, while large portions of Kruger National Park remain closed because of damaged access roads and infrastructure.

Southern Mozambique and southern Zimbabwe are also experiencing severe flooding; Mozambican authorities have activated a national red alert, with Gaza and Maputo provinces the most affected.

Ongoing assessments aim to quantify infrastructure damage and humanitarian need; the disruptions threaten education, health access, and conservation, compounding existing vulnerabilities.

Sources: South African Weather Service warning, Zimbabwe government casualty reports, Mozambican national red alert and provincial impact statements, school and clinic closure and Kruger Park access reports.