Flooding caused by heavy rains in several regions of South Africa, especially in the city of Durban and its environs, caused the death of 7 people and the loss of 7 more people.
Six people died today, Friday, in Durban, in addition to a seventh person who died in the coastal city of Port Shepson in the south, according to what was confirmed by local authorities, while the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government said rescue The team continues to search for the seven missing.
The flooding left 70 homes completely destroyed and more than 100 partially damaged in the stricken city of Durban, where provincial authorities said more than 150 people were left homeless and many took refuge in schools and other buildings.
Torrential rains and strong winds hit the east coast of South Africa this week with winds in excess of 160 kilometers per hour, according to the South African Weather Service.
Source: AP
