In one incident, a six-year-old girl was out with some friends heading to a nearby shop in Tshilapfene village on Saturday afternoon. Around 2 pm, they tried to cross the Gobe River, but the water was rushing too fast. Sadly, she got swept away, while the others made it across okay. Her family and neighbors searched desperately and found her later, but it was too late. Emergency teams confirmed she had drowned, and it’s just devastating for everyone involved.

Earlier that week, on the evening of January 15, a two-year-old boy in Nkomo Village 22B fell into a water-filled pit toilet and drowned. It’s unimaginable how quickly something like this can happen, especially with all the extra water from the rains making things even riskier.

These tragedies are part of a bigger crisis in Limpopo and nearby Mpumalanga, where the downpours have caused rivers to burst their banks, wrecked roads and bridges, and forced thousands of people from their homes. So far, at least nine lives have been lost in Limpopo, including other young children, and nearly 2,000 houses are damaged. Some spots got hit with up to 400 millimeters of rain in just days, which is way more than usual.

Local leaders are calling it an unprecedented disaster and urging everyone to stay extra careful. They’re warning people not to cross swollen rivers or streams, and especially to keep a close eye on kids during this stormy weather. Emergency crews are out there checking the damage, and weather alerts are still in place for more heavy rain in vulnerable areas.

Our thoughts go out to the families and communities dealing with this pain—it’s a stark reminder of how unpredictable and fierce nature can be.

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Authorities say more than 30 people are still missing, while 25 survivors with severe injuries have been airlifted for medical care. Rescue operations have been hindered by blocked roads and flooding, though efforts are set to resume as weather conditions allow.

Emergency teams, including the military and Red Cross, are preparing to deliver food, medical aid, and other supplies to affected families. The government has urged residents in high-risk areas to move to safer ground as heavy rains continue across the region.

Nearby in Uganda, flash floods and mudslides have also claimed several lives, destroying homes and crops near the Kenyan border.

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Over the past few days, residents have had to deal with heavy rainfall, snowfall, and powerful winds that caused widespread damage. Homes were torn apart, schools were affected, and public infrastructure took a significant hit. Several people were also injured during the chaos.

In response, the provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has deployed disaster management teams to provide support on the ground.

“When the damaging winds struck the province, a large number of households were affected,” said CoGTA spokesperson Senzo Mzila. “About six districts have been impacted, with the Ugu district being the hardest hit.”

Mzila confirmed that relief items are being delivered to affected communities as the recovery process continues. Authorities are urging residents to remain cautious while repairs and assessments are carried out.

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