Deadly floods in Botswana kill 9

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.
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.
Botswana flash floods kill seven, displace thousands
Flash floods across Botswana have killed seven people including three children and uprooted thousands after days of heavy rains, President Duma Boko said on Saturday. Authorities have temporarily shut schools and blocked roads following more than a week of downpours.
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.
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.
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Flood death toll rises to 7 in Botswana
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