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Severe Flooding in Gaborone: The Role of Extreme Rainfall and Urbanization

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 - by Aisha Khoury - Leave a Comment

The floods in Gaborone and southern Botswana in February 2025 resulted in 31 deaths and the displacement of 5,000 individuals, largely due to extreme rainfall exacerbated by inadequate urban infrastructure …

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Exploring the Causes of Gaborone’s Floods: Climate Change and Urbanization’s Role

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 - by Liam O'Sullivan - Leave a Comment

In February 2025, severe flooding in Botswana and South Africa led to 31 fatalities and displaced approximately 5,000 individuals. A study indicated that urbanization and climate change significantly increased the …