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At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa, officials say

  • At least 49 individuals lost their lives due to floods in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa following severe weather conditions that included heavy rainfall and snowfall this week.
  • The floods followed weather warnings issued days earlier about a strong front causing damaging rains and snow across southern and eastern parts of the country.
  • The flooding damaged 58 schools, 20 hospitals, and washed away homes, forcing around 500 people into temporary shelters while major roads in Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal were closed.
  • Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane reported that additional bodies continue to be found, while President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed condolences to the victims' families and called on people to exercise vigilance, compassion, and unity as severe winter weather affects the country.
  • The disaster response remains ongoing with rescue operations, resource needs highlighted, and government and community groups collaborating to support affected families.
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