Angola Floods: 33 Dead, Thousands Displaced

0:00On April 7th, heavy rains have triggered deadly floods across Angola, hitting the capital, Luanda, and central Benguela hardest. Emergency crews report at least 29 deaths so far, with more than 34,000 people affected by the deluge. Flood waters wreck thousands of homes, roads, bridges, and power lines, toppling trees everywhere. A pillar collapse on the Halo River bridge has shut down traffic between Benguela and Juanbo provinces, making rescues even tougher. President João Larenco is mourning the losses, calling it a race against the clock to find survivors, provide medical care, and deliver aid. At least 17 folks are injured, and thousands more have fled their ruined homes. Local reports from radio-solid area now bump the death toll to 33, adding four from Juanbo's school province. Earlier counts stood at 15 dead on Sunday, as the rains keep pouring. This hits close to last year's floods that killed 30 and displaced over 116,000 across 15 provinces.

1:01Angola's government agencies are fully mobilized, racing to rebuild and support those caught in the storm's path. Stay informed with global news today. AI-powered updates.