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Dozens still missing as South Africa floods death toll rises to 443
« on: April 18, 2022, 12:23:23 am »
Dozens still missing as South Africa floods death toll rises to 443

ETHEKWINI, South Africa, April 17 (Reuters) - Rescuers searched for dozens of people still missing in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province on Sunday after heavy rains in recent days triggered floods and mudslides that have killed more than 440 people.

The floods have left thousands homeless, knocked out power and water services and disrupted operations at one of Africa's busiest ports, Durban. A provincial economic official estimated the overall infrastructure damage at more than 10 billion rand ($684.6 million).

The province's premier, Sihle Zikalala, said the death toll had risen to 443, with a further 63 people unaccounted for.

In some of the worst-affected areas, residents said they were terrified by the thought of more rain, which was forecast to fall on Sunday. Some faced an agonising wait for news of missing loved ones......

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/rescuers-hunt-missing-after-south-african-floods-kill-more-than-400-2022-04-17/
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Re: Dozens still missing as South Africa floods death toll rises to 443
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2022, 01:13:21 am »
Prayers up for those affected. :0001:
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Re: Dozens still missing as South Africa floods death toll rises to 443
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2022, 01:14:54 am »
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 18, 2022, 01:13:21 am
Prayers up for those affected. :0001:

Amen.
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