Durban Floods: More than 30 People killed after HEAVY RAIN
Durban floods – Heavy rainfall in the eastern part of South Africa, especially Durban, has led to the death of more than 30 people on Tuesday.
Durban was one of the hardest-hit areas with more than 150 mm (6 inches) falling on the city within a 12-hour period. Normal rainfall for the entire month of April is only around 90 mm (3.5 inches).
4 people were reported dead in one Malvern house overnight, another fatality was recorded in Overport. The tragedy has worsened, with two young children now found in the wreckage of a Queensburgh home.
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) stated on Tuesday that at least 32 people had been killed due to flooding and mudslides, according to Independent Online.
While South Africans pray for the safety of those affected, residents and witnesses in the area have taken to social media to share the devastating effects of the flood, under the hashtags #DurbanFloods and #KZNFloods.
The saddest thing I've seen in a while #DurbanFloods #Durban911 pic.twitter.com/YiloCA3gdr
— K G🤴 (@kgmkhwanazi) April 23, 2019
#DurbanFloods pic.twitter.com/SS7MDmoqVd
— Mlindos 🇿🇦📖🎹🎸⚽️ (@Lindaxaba) April 23, 2019
Storm currently raging in most parts of Durban. Schools closed and reports of collapsed walls. Please stay indoors, drive safely and dress warm. Storm has NOT abated. @TrafficSA @SAfmnews @SAfmRadio @MorningLiveSABC @EWNTraffic @News24 @eThekwiniM #DurbanFloods pic.twitter.com/F1T7dU3PJ4
— Zāhid Jadwat (@zahidjadwat) April 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/maplayar/status/1120590869688664064
UMlazi L section #DurbanFloods pic.twitter.com/OUO1AXj9M0
— Man’s NOT Barry Roux (@AdvoBarryRoux) April 23, 2019
#DurbanFloods I'm at the scene in Umlazi H section where several RDP houses collapsed after the storm. Residents say at least 5 houses collapsed. A baby is feared dead. Rescue services are on site. @IOL @SundayTribuneSA @IOSNewsSA pic.twitter.com/jLbxehJvdL
— Stop tweeting nonsense today 🇿🇦 (@SihleMlambo_) April 23, 2019