Deadly floods in Botswana kill 9

Botswana flash floods kill seven, displace thousands
Botswana Police release drone video of deadly flooding in a village in Gaborone. Video credit: Botswana Police Service
Deadly floods in Botswana kill 9; nearly 2,000 people evacuated
Botswana authorities say at least nine people were confirmed dead Monday, as rare flooding hit the semi-arid country. More than 5,000 people have been affected by the floods as record rainfall fell over the last week.
Relentless rain leaves widespread flooding in Botswana
Schools and businesses are closed and people have had to leave their homes due to heavy rain with more to come.
Deadly Floods in Botswana: Infrastructure Under Scrutiny
Flash floods in Botswana have caused devastation, killing seven people and displacing thousands. President Duma Boko has announced emergency measures as inadequate drainage systems have been blamed. Authorities are re-evaluating infrastructure to better handle extreme weather events in the future.
Flash floods kill seven in Botswana, displace many
President Duma Boko of Botswana on Saturday said flash floods have killed no fewer than seven people, including three children, and uprooted thousands after days of heavy rains across the country. The incident has made authorities to temporarily shut schools and blocked roads.
Botswana floods: Flash floods leave seven dead, thousands displaced
Flash floods in Botswana have claimed the lives of at least seven people and displaced thousands from their homes. The heavy rainfall has caused widespread destruction and further strained local resources.
Botswana: Heavy rains kill seven, cause widespread destruction in Gaboron
Heavy rains in Botswana's capital city Gaborone have resulted in widespread and devastating floods in recent days, with roads submerged and residential neighborhoods flooded. The death toll from the flooding in Botswana has risen to seven,
Drone aerials show extent of flooding in Botswana capital Gaborone
At least eight people have been killed by flash flooding that hit parts of Botswana on Saturday, authorities say.
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Floods claim eight lives
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Drones show heavy flooding across Botswana's capital
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Heavy floods batter Gaborone
Heavy rains that have been pouring for a week now in Gaborone have left parts of the city submerged, causing extensive destruction to homes, businesses and infrastructure and disrupted daily lives.
Heartwarming moment heroic Olympic gold medallist rescues people trapped in car after being left stranded in floods
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Letsile Tebogo: Botswana’s Olympic Hero Saves Families From Floodwaters
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Flood death toll rises to 7 in Botswana
GABORONE, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the flooding in Botswana has risen to seven, the country's President Duma Boko announced on Saturday. Among the deaths recorded so far, three are ...