At Least 10 Dead as Flooding Hits Northeastern South Africa

Severe flooding triggered by relentless heavy rainfall has killed at least 10 people in northeastern South Africa, authorities have confirmed. The extreme weather has also forced the temporary closure of Kruger National Park, one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.

The floods followed warnings issued by South Africa’s meteorological services, which had forecast intense rainfall across several regions. The impact has extended beyond South Africa’s borders, with neighbouring Mozambique also placed on high alert as rising waters submerged roads and homes.

Officials say flooding has claimed a total of 19 lives since November, highlighting the growing toll of extreme weather in the region.

According to provincial spokesperson Freddy Ngobe, nine of the recent deaths occurred in a village in Limpopo province, close to Kruger National Park.

He added that emergency teams have rescued nearly 200 people from affected areas.

“The rain has been falling almost nonstop,” Ngobe told AFP. “Although there are brief pauses, river levels remain dangerously high, and many low-lying areas are still at risk as major dams have reached full capacity.”

Authorities continue to monitor the situation and have urged residents in vulnerable communities to remain alert as weather conditions remain unpredictable.