Floods in Angola
Flooding in Angola is caused by heavy rainfall, which is increased by climate change and the country's geographical layout, including its major river systems.[1] Angola experiences a rainy season from October to May, during which the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone contributes to intense precipitation, particularly in the northeastern regions.[2] Major rivers such as the Cuanza, Zambezi, and Cunene contribute to flooding.[3]
The Cuvelai River system, part of the Cunene River basin, inundates areas in Southern Angola, affecting provinces such as Cunene and Cuando Cubango. Floods from the Cuanza River have historically affected surrounding urban provinces, including Luanda. According to the World Bank, the economic impact of floods in Angola can reach up to $75 million annually.[4]
Between 2005 and 2017, floods affected over 86 percent of the population, resulting in the displacement of over 480,000 people.[5] In April 2023, heavy rainfall caused flooding that resulted in at least 20 fatalities and displaced thousands of people across several provinces.[citation needed]
List of floods
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References
[edit]- ^ "Angola: from diagnostic to action for Angola's financial resilience | PreventionWeb". www.preventionweb.net. 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ "Angola: Disaster Risk Finance Diagnostic (January 2024) - Angola | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ "Angola: from diagnostic to action for Angola's financial resilience | PreventionWeb". www.preventionweb.net. 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ "Angola: from diagnostic to action for Angola's financial resilience | PreventionWeb". www.preventionweb.net. 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ "Angola Case Study | Climate Refugees | Othering & Belonging Institute". belonging.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 2025-02-02.