A South African police spokesperson says flash floods killed 21 individuals within the small city of Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal province
JOHANNESBURG — Flash floods killed over a dozen individuals within the small city of Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal province, South African officers stated Saturday.
“As of Friday, 29 December 2023, a complete of 21 our bodies have been recovered,” stated police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda.
The floods hit the city on Christmas Day, destroying about 1400 houses, with the dying toll anticipated to rise as an unconfirmed variety of individuals are nonetheless lacking, he stated.
Search and rescue groups have been scouring rivers to get well our bodies, Netshiunda added. The operation is anticipated to proceed all through the weekend.
Tragedy hit one household in Ladysmith set to bury seven of its members who have been killed when floods swept their car into the river. Rescue groups recovered the our bodies of Vincent Msimango, his spouse, two youngsters, brother and niece, and nephew earlier this week, native information outlet Eyewitness Information reported on Saturday.
KwaZulu-Nata province has witnessed devastating floods recently.
In June, heavy rainfall triggered deluges that killed seven individuals, and one other seven went lacking, in and across the metropolis of Durban.
In April final yr, devastating floods hit the coastal province killing greater than 440 individuals.