Terrible floods and landslides in South Africa: 306 dead

A bridge is destroyed by a river bank rupture in the town of Ntuzuma, Durban city, South Africa on April 13 – Photo: REUTERS

The regional government said disaster This marked “one of the darkest moments in history” of KwaZulu-Natal Province.

According to CNN, KwaZulu-Natal province has experienced extreme rain since April 11. The provincial government called it “one of the worst weather events in history” in a statement posted on Facebook.

Heavy rains washed away roads and disrupted shipping in one of Africa’s busiest ports, according to Reuters news agency.

A statement by the KwaZulu-Natal provincial authorities late on April 13 (local time) confirmed that the death toll from heavy rains, floods and landslides had reached 306. Electricity, water and garbage collection services have been resumed in some areas.

Meli Sokela lost his son to flood water. He said his area was flooded on the night of April 11th. He heard what sounded like lightning hitting the roof and soon the walls of the house crumbled.

On April 13, while visiting the families of flood victims, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa offered condolences to the families and affirmed his determination to help the victims of the disaster.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa meets with families of flood victims in Durban, South Africa on April 13 – Photo: REUTERS

Destroyed houses and debris left after the river bank burst in the town of Ntuzuma, Durban city, South Africa on April 13 – Photo: REUTERS

A bridge is destroyed by a river bank rupture in the town of Ntuzuma, Durban city, South Africa on April 13 – Photo: REUTERS

Landslides in the city of Durban, South Africa on April 12 – Photo: CNN

People in the city of Durban were shocked by the damage caused by heavy rain – Photo: CNN

This man salvaged the usable things of the damaged church – Photo: CNN

Cargo containers are washed away after heavy rain in Durban, South Africa, April 12 – Photo: REUTERS

People salvage items on the beach after heavy rain caused flooding, in Durban, South Africa, April 12 – Photo: REUTERS

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