A new study found that human-caused climate change intensified recent torrential rains and flooding in southern Africa that have killed dozens and displaced hundreds of thousands of people. Researchers say the extreme downpours were significantly worse than they would have been without global warming, overwhelming infrastructure and affecting over a million people. The floods hit hard in countries like Mozambique and South Africa, submerging towns, farmland and roads and compounding broader climate vulnerabilities. Scientists warn that Africa, despite contributing little to global emissions, faces disproportionate impacts and needs more tailored climate models and support
Date: January 29, 2026. Source: apnews.com