News Forum - Search for the missing continues as South Africa floods claim 443 lives

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The search continues for dozens of people still missing following floods in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. The death toll has now risen to 443 after heavy rains caused devastating floods and mudslides. According to a Reuters report, thousands have been left homeless, while homes have lost power and water. One of the country’s busiest ports, Durban, has had operations severely disrupted. One officials estimates the overall damage to be around 10 billion rand (over US$684 million). Provincial premier Sihle Zikalala has confirmed the death roll has climbed to 443, with at least 63 people still missing. Residents remain […]

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