Throughout 2025, floods affected most of Africa, killing hundreds of people.
Floods occurred throughout 2025 in Africa due to heavy rainfall, [1] [2] [3] snow, [1] and dam collapses. [3]
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In February 2025, flooding occurred in Gaborone, Botswana, caused by record rainfall, killing at least 9 people. As many as 1,800 people were evacuated, and over 5,000 people were affected by the floods. [2]
In late May 2025, flooding occurred in Mokwa after the collapse of a nearby dam which was caused by heavy rainfall, killing more than 200 people, leaving over 500 missing, injuring 121 others and affecting thousands, including at least 3,018 displaced. [3]
In June 2025, floods caused by torrential rains, snow, and heavy winds left at least 92 dead and 2,686 residents homeless. [1] Primary areas affected included Eastern Cape province and, in particular, Mthatha. [4]