KZN Flood: Death toll increases to 253 people

KZN Flood: Death toll increases to 253 people

Nomagugu Simelane who is the MEC of wellbeing in KZN affirms that the loss of life has moved from 59 to 253 individuals.

The flood has unleashed immense ruin it are apparently lost to leave numerous destitute and some.

🔴 🇿🇦BREAKING: DEATH TOLL FROM #KZNFLOODS HAS CLIMBED TO 253 PEOPLE!!! IT’S NOW OFFICIALLY ONE OF THE MOST DEADLY WEATHER EVENTS IN SA’S HISTORY!!!

— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) April 13, 2022

On the twelfth of April, landslides and imploded houses were the revulsions that significantly added to the deficiency of lives.

Spans fell and significant parkways have been covered with water.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the flood-impacted region, recordings from his visit are shared via online entertainment, as he went the entire day at KZN.

President @CyrilRamaphosa accompanied by provincial leadership as led by KZN Premier @SZiks engaging community members affected by the #KZNFloods. Government is offering support to affected communities around the province. pic.twitter.com/g3mGlPZIQF

— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) April 13, 2022

President @CyrilRamaphosa interacting with affected communities and assessing the damage caused by the heavy rains of the past few days which have claimed lives, and caused significant damage to infrastructure. #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/5ypIAvEaTH

— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) April 13, 2022

[PHOTOS]: Briefing the President on the impact of the weather, the number of people and households affected, the response and interventions by the @KZNGov as the assessments continue to quantify extent of damage #KZNFloods and resource capacity required for the response. pic.twitter.com/iOsEtodwLp

— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) April 13, 2022