Botswana: Floods - Feb 2025 Updates

Description of the Event Date of event 21-03-2025 What happened, where and when? From February 19 to 21, 2025, heavy rains led to widespread flash flooding in Boteti, Gaborone, Ghanzi, South-East,...

Satellite detected water extents in Gaborone, South East and Kgatleng Districts, Botswana as of 4 March 2025 This map illustrates the satellite-detected accumulated flood extent in Gaborone, South...

Highlights Since 16 February, Botswana has been experiencing widespread floods caused by heavy rainfall which resulted in the displacement of over five thousand people, including children, disrupting...

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International Widespread flooding is affecting Botswana since 16 February, and has led to an increasing humanitarian impact. According to media, as of 26 February, nine people died, including six...

This map illustratesthe satellite-detected accumulated flood extent in Gaborone, South East District, Botswana, as observed from Planet imagery and very high-resolution Pleiades imagery acquired...

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Gaborone, Botswana, 25 February 2025 – Torrential rains and severe flooding in Botswana have displaced over five thousand people, including children, disrupting access to clean water, healthcare,...

Since 16 February, Botswana has been experiencing widespread floods caused by heavy rainfall which resulted in an increasing number of casualties and damage. According to UNICEF, seven people died...

Summary of findings Floodwater and inundated structures/houses observed along the Ngotwane River in Gaborone, South East and Kgatleng Districts as of 22 Feb 2024.

Botswana is experiencing a severe flooding emergency, resulting in extensive displacement, infrastructure damage, and the loss of lives. Highlights: Casualties: 7 deaths reported, primarily due to...

Heavy rainfall has been affecting Botswana, southern Africa since 16 February, causing floods and flash floods that have resulted in casualties and damage. Media report, as of 21 February, four...