Severe Flooding in Botswana
- Samiha Sharma
- Mar 29
- 1 min read
Date: February 2025
Location: Botswana (Ghanzi, Gaborone, Francistown)
Source: Wikipedia (2025 Botswana Floods)
Summary
In February 2025, Botswana experienced severe flooding due to prolonged heavy rainfall. The floods led to widespread road closures and forced the government to close all schools from February 19 to 24.
Impact and Response
● The Botswana Red Cross Society provided emergency relief, including food, clean water, blankets, and temporary shelter for displaced residents.
● Rescue teams were deployed to evacuate individuals from high-risk areas and provide medical assistance.
● Olympic gold medalist Letsile Tebogo personally assisted in rescuing stranded civilians in Gaborone.
Future Risks
● Further rainfall was expected in late February.
● The Gaborone Dam reached 90% capacity, raising concerns over additional flooding.
