The death toll from the widespread flooding in KwaZulu-Natal has risen to at least 306. In a statement, the provincial department of Co-operative Governance has confirmed that mop-up operations have commenced across the province.
Residents are urged to be patient as teams in municipalities affected by the flooding are stretched to capacity.
President @CyrilRamaphosa visits flood-stricken parts of KwaZulu-Natal to offer support to affected communities and assess the response of government and civil society to this critical situation. #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/hRVy4GEnQQ
— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) April 13, 2022
President @CyrilRamaphosa visits flood-stricken parts of KwaZulu-Natal to offer support to affected communities and assess the response of government and civil society to this critical situation. #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/hRVy4GEnQQ
— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) April 13, 2022
The metro has been among the hardest hit. Hundreds of people have been left homeless with roads, houses and public infrastructure being severely damaged.
Source: eNCA
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