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Zimbabwe – Floods Cause Hardship for Harare Communities

Zimbabwe – Floods Cause Hardship for Harare Communities

17 February, 2023

At least 6 people have died and dozens were made homeless after severe weather in Zimbabwe in January and February 2023. Local media reported severe weather affected Manicaland, Masvingo, Matabeleland…

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Madagascar and Mozambique – Fatalities Reported After Tropical Storm Ana Triggers Floods

Madagascar and Mozambique – Fatalities Reported After Tropical Storm Ana Triggers Floods

25 January, 2022

More severe flooding has struck in Madagascar after Tropical Storm Ana passed over the country from 22 to 23 January 2022. Two people died in floods in Mozambique after heavy…

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Zambia – Floods Affect Thousands in Southern Province

Zambia – Floods Affect Thousands in Southern Province

20 January, 2022

An estimated 15,000 people from 3,500 households have been affected by flooding in Southern Province in Zambia over the last few days. The country’s Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU)…

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South Africa and Zimbabwe – Flash Floods in Border Towns of Musina and Beitbridge

South Africa and Zimbabwe – Flash Floods in Border Towns of Musina and Beitbridge

23 February, 2021

Flash floods were reported in towns close to the South Africa and Zimbabwe border after a thunderstorm brought heavy rain from 21 to 22 February 2021. In South Africa, flooding…

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Storm Damage Worsens in a Warming World, Hiking Pressure to Adapt

Storm Damage Worsens in a Warming World, Hiking Pressure to Adapt

27 January, 2021

BARCELONA, Jan 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – More powerful storms are battering people and economies harder, with the poor suffering the worst losses, an annual climate risk index showed, as…

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Southern Africa – Tropical Cyclone Eloise Triggers Floods in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa

Southern Africa – Tropical Cyclone Eloise Triggers Floods in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa

25 January, 2021

Disaster authorities report that 6 people have died in Mozambique after Tropical Cyclone Eloise made landfall in Sofala Province early on 23 January 2021. Previously the storm caused wind damage…

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Madagascar – Tropical Storm Chalane Triggers Minor Flooding

Madagascar – Tropical Storm Chalane Triggers Minor Flooding

29 December, 2020

Tropical Storm Chalane made landfall in Madagascar on 27 December, bringing heavy wind and rains, but limited damage, according to preliminary reports. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…

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Zimbabwe – Deadly Storms and Floods in Manicaland

Zimbabwe – Deadly Storms and Floods in Manicaland

8 November, 2020

At least 2 people have died in severe weather including flash floods in Manicaland Province, eastern Zimbabwe. Local media report that flooding struck from 04 November after 2 days of…

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High and Dry: Flood-Hit Zimbabweans Look Back to Stilt Homes

High and Dry: Flood-Hit Zimbabweans Look Back to Stilt Homes

17 March, 2020

BINGA, Zimbabwe, March 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Anyone driving through Binga, in western Zimbabwe, is greeted by a vision of the past dotted along the tarred road: thatched homes…

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Zimbabwe – Widespread Damage After Floods in Binga District

Zimbabwe – Widespread Damage After Floods in Binga District

17 February, 2020

Flooding has once again hit parts of Matabeleland North Province in northern Zimbabwe, this time causing severe damage in Binga District. Flooding struck on 11 February and has damaged or…

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Storm-Hit Zimbabweans Endure Another Rainy Season in Risky Homes

Storm-Hit Zimbabweans Endure Another Rainy Season in Risky Homes

1 February, 2020

CHIMANIMANI, Zimbabwe, Jan 29 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Albert Sabawe, 25, is waiting to eat lunch, resting against the wall of his flimsy wooden home in a small village in…

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Zimbabwe – Floods Cause Havoc in Matabeleland North

Zimbabwe – Floods Cause Havoc in Matabeleland North

19 January, 2020

Media in Zimbabwe report that flooding in the north of the country has destroyed houses, crops and livestock after heavy rain over the last few days. Areas of Hwange District…

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How Cities Can Approach Redesigning Informal Settlements After Disasters

How Cities Can Approach Redesigning Informal Settlements After Disasters

17 May, 2019

Recent devastating flooding in parts of South Africa as well as the second massive cyclone to batter neighbouring Mozambique and Zimbabwe in just two months has raised alarm bells about…

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Why the Indian Ocean Is Spawning Strong and Deadly Tropical Cyclones

Why the Indian Ocean Is Spawning Strong and Deadly Tropical Cyclones

14 May, 2019

The Indian Ocean has made its mark on the global news cycle this year. In March, tropical cyclone Idai made headlines as one of the most severe storms to have…

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Cyclone Idai Shows Why Long-Term Disaster Resilience Is So Crucial

Cyclone Idai Shows Why Long-Term Disaster Resilience Is So Crucial

16 April, 2019

Cyclone Idai struck Beira, the fourth largest city in Mozambique, in mid-March with torrential rains and winds of more than 190 km per hour. It took days for the sheer…

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Southern Africa – EU Aid for Cyclone Idai Victims in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi

Southern Africa – EU Aid for Cyclone Idai Victims in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi

14 April, 2019

The European Union has announced an additional €12 million in humanitarian support in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. This funding will assist people in need following cyclone Idai and the subsequent…

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