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Melissa Chemam with RFI

Relentless rains and floods leave Africa reeling as UN seeks help

An emergency vehicle drives through flood waters as residents are evacuated and relocated to other towns, near flood-prone areas, following the weather alert and the rise in the water level of the Loukkos River, with flooding expected in the coming days, in Ksar El Kebir, Morocco, on 1 February, 2026. AFP - ABDEL MAJID BZIOUAT

Severe flooding has intensified across northern and southern Africa since last October. Extreme rainfall has affected many regions, intensifying sharply in January and leading to widespread emergencies. As the situation continues to unfold, the United Nations is appealing for international assistance.

In Mozambique, flood victims are beginning to return home despite the damage.

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