Botswana: Deadly Floods in Botswana Kill 9 – Nearly 2,000 People Evacuated

Gaborone — 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.

Addressing Parliament on Monday, Moeti Mohwasa, the minister for state president, said the nine people who died had all drowned. Of the deceased, six were minors.

“While the risk level has generally reduced … I regret to inform this house that we have lost one more…