Country: Angola Source: European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations From 4 to 6 April, western Angola – notably the capital Luanda and the coastal city of Benguela – was hit by heavy rainfall that caused floods and landslides, leading to a rising death toll and extensive damage. As of 8 April, media reports confirm at least 45 fatalities: 26 in Benguela, 13 in Luanda, four in Cuanza Sul and two in Malanje. In Luanda, five people remain missing and one person was injured; in Benguela, four are missing and 15 were injured. The floods have destroyed 607 homes and submerged 9 511, affecting a total of 51 275 people. Damage to infrastructure and roads has also been reported. Due to the heavy rains, the Provincial Government of Benguela has postponed return to school. Over the next 48 hours, further moderate to isolated heavy rainfall is forecast across Angola.
Angola – Severe weather and floods, update (media, NOAA-CPC, DG ECHO) (ECHO Daily Flash of 15 April 2026)
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