Death toll from floods in Mozambique and South Africa continues to climb
## Rescue Operations in Mozambique and South Africa
Rescue Operations in Mozambique and South Africa
Authorities in Mozambique and South Africa are conducting rescue operations under challenging conditions due to ongoing flooding. Since the beginning of the rainy season in early October, Mozambique has reported over 110 fatalities, as confirmed by the National Disasters Management Institute.
South Africa has deployed a search and rescue team, including a helicopter, to assist Mozambique's efforts. In South Africa, the death toll has reached 37, with expectations of further increases.
The floods have been exacerbated by heavy rainfall over recent weeks, causing rivers in Mozambique to overflow, submerging neighborhoods and displacing thousands of residents. The flooding has led to significant logistical challenges, including the cancellation of President Daniel Chapo's participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Authorities in Mozambique and South Africa are conducting rescue operations under challenging conditions due to ongoing flooding.
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has attributed the crisis to climate change, emphasizing the need for financial support for less privileged countries that are often less equipped to handle severe weather impacts.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
