40 in KZN Dead After Floods, 5 Remain Missing After Heavy Rain Wreak Havoc Across Province
- KZN heavy rains over the festive season have killed many, and more people are yet to be accounted for after flooding
- Many residents disappeared and were found dead, and the death toll steadily increased over weeks
- Online users were saddened after seeing the latest update on the deaths across the KZN province due to floods
KWAZULU NATAL - People in KZN have lost their lives to severe flooding. Online users thought it was disturbing to see how many have died.
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A netizens commented on the latest update of the death toll. People express their condolences for those who lost their lives
Kzn floods kill many people
According to SABC News, the latest death toll for KZN floods is 40. KwaZulu-Natal Co-Operative Governance Department’s spokesperson, Nonala Ndlovu, said:
"Two of the bodies that were recovered on Friday are still undergoing DNA testing to verify if they are part of the missing five. The highest number of fatalities, sitting at 25, was recorded in Thukela district, and 74 people sustained injuries across the province.”
Briefly News previously reported that since before New Year's, more than people had died in Ladysmith.
SA modified by KZN death tolls
Online users commented, expressing how sad they were over the dead. Many commented with messages for the people who passed away.
Middle East commented:
"People please pray for this province."
Sharon Shamiso Mpofu admitted:
"That rain in KwaZulu Natal is abnormal, I was there a few days ago."
Thandoh Kunene wrote:
"Breaking news is Mk in mpumalanga right now."
Rocky Christian Mizziano wrote:
"Welcome to the worst run province in the country,the province where anything can happen."
Danny Dlamini added:
"Looks like disasters like this will only increase both in intensity and frequency due to the ever-worsening climate crisis."
Johannesburg floods overnight
Joburg downtown areas were drenched. Heavy rains caused flooding in densely populated areas.
5+ men lift shack to move it
Briefly News previously reported that someone moved houses in a unique way after the floods in Cape Town. A video shows that they packed everything, including their shelter.
A video of a group of men who helped in the moving process got thousands of likes. There were hundreds of comments from people who had their own jokes to add.
Online users always love to see hilarious videos. This TikTok post was a hit as people saw how easy it was to move the housing. After the flooding in Cape Town, many were happy to see how the community in informal settlements was sticking together.
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Source: Briefly News
