Heavy floods have devastated parts of South Africa, killing at least 92 people and displacing thousands, prompting the government to declare a national state of disaster.
KwaZulu-Natal province has been the most severely affected, with relentless rainfall washing away homes, roads, and bridges. The Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces have also experienced significant damage, with communities stranded and infrastructure crippled.
President Cyril Ramaphosa toured disaster-hit areas on Wednesday, meeting with survivors and assuring them of the government’s support. He extended condolences to bereaved families and acknowledged the worsening trend of climate-related disasters, linking the recent floods to broader climate change patterns.
In the wake of the destruction, the national disaster classification under the Disaster Management Act was invoked, giving authorities greater access to emergency funding and resources. Both national and local teams have since been mobilized to coordinate relief efforts and speed up the response.
Power outages and inaccessible roads have slowed down rescue and recovery operations, while some communities remain cut off entirely. Emergency crews continue to search for missing persons and evacuate those in danger.
Ramaphosa stressed the need for long-term climate adaptation measures, saying, “We are witnessing the consequences of climate change unfold in real time.”
Aid agencies and government departments are working to deliver essential supplies such as food, water, and temporary shelter. Citizens have been advised to stay clear of floodwaters and cooperate with first responders as the disaster response intensifies.
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