The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has confirmed that the death toll from the floods reached 100. The numbers are likely to increase, as there are still individuals reported missing by their families, and search operations continue in the affected areas.
Most of the deceased are from the OR Tambo District, and among the victims were 37 children, including 22 schoolchildren. The provincial government extended condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and “are now left with a profound and multifaceted impact on their lives”.Â
The floods caused widespread devastation, displacing families, damaging infrastructure, and disrupting livelihoods. The government continues to provide humanitarian support in partnership with NGOs and the private sector.
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KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape have been devastated by severe weather, with more than 80 homes destroyed and more than 500 families affected. In KZN, Read more »
A woman crosses a flooded street (file photo).
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