Southern Africa is well into its rainfall season, which lasts from October to end April. Significant flooding has already been reported in a number of countries - mainly due to the impacts of multiple tropical storms - specifically Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi and South Africa. Flood risk conditions are also starting to occur in northern Namibia, and this situation requires close monitoring. Most flooding in southern Africa occurs between March and April, when months of rain finally culminate in the flooding of major rivers, particularly the Zambezi.  Governments, with the support of the international humanitarian community, are prepared and stand ready to respond. (Photo credit Yova Lemmer. AFP/Getty Images)