Deadly floods in Botswana kill 9

Floods kill 9, displace nearly 2,000 in Botswana
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.
At least nine dead in Botswana floods following record rainfall
More than 5,000 people have been affected by the flooding which has caused extensive damage to roads, homes, and businesses.
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
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
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.
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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Heavy floods batter Gaborone
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Flood death toll rises to 7 in Botswana
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Flooding closes three borders with Botswana
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