Southern Africa Floods That Killed 300 Fueled by Global Warming.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hill, Matthew 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the severe flooding in southern Africa, which has resulted in an estimated 300 deaths and affected nearly 800,000 people, with Mozambique being the hardest hit. The flooding, described as a one-in-50-year event, has been exacerbated by climate change, with researchers indicating that global warming has significantly increased rainfall intensity. Preliminary estimates suggest that rebuilding efforts in Mozambique will cost around $644 million, further straining the country's already fragile economy. The flooding has led to widespread destruction, with comparisons made to the catastrophic floods of 2000, highlighting the disaster's unprecedented scale and impact. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191208944
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