Southern Africa:   Heavy Rain Puts Relief Agencies On Alert

UNIRIN, 21 January 2011

Heavy rains and localized flooding across southern Africa from Angola to Madagascar are raising fears that the devastating floods of 2000 will be repeated. Read more »

Southern Africa:   Floodwaters Rising Across Region

IPS, 20 January 2011

As South Africa declares a national disaster due to flooding, other countries in the region hold their breath while water levels continue to rise. Read more »

South Africa:   Many Missing After Massive Flooding

SAPA, 17 January 2011

A fireman has drowned and countless other people are missing after massive flooding around Gauteng on Monday. Read more »

South Africa:   Two People Missing, 400 Displaced by Floods

SAPA, 17 January 2011

Two people are missing and some 400 have been evacuated along the flooded Orange River between Upington and Kakamas in the Northern Cape, officials said on Monday. Read more »

Namibia:   Flooding Hits Orange River Fields, Lodges

Namibian, 17 January 2011

SOME low-lying irrigation fields along the Orange River at Noordoewer were inundated when the river broke its banks on Friday, spelling huge production losses for affected crop… Read more »

Namibia:   Orange River Levels Rise

Namibian, 13 January 2011

NAMWATER has issued a flood warning to people along the Orange River, as water levels will rapidly rise in the coming days. Read more »

South Africa:   Flood Warnings for Southern Africa

UNIRIN, 14 January 2011

As heavy rains continue to pound parts of South Africa, the meteorological bureau has warned that there was a "high risk of floods" in the central and northeastern parts of the… Read more »

South Africa:   Zuma Sends Condolences to Families of Flood Victims

BuaNews, 16 January 2011

President Jacob Zuma has conveyed condolences to families who have lost loved ones as a result of the recent floods. Read more »