South Africa declares national state of disaster over floods

South Africa declares disaster due to floods

Following heavy rains, a nationwide disaster alert is in effect in South Africa. So far, seven people have been killed in the following floods. Damage was reported to roads, bridges and a hospital.

South Africa declares national state of disaster to enable 'intensive response' to widespread floods

In order to intensify response to the severe flooding that has devastated seven out of the nine provinces of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster on Monday.  The national state of disaster legislation offers the government more authority, including the ability to sidestep legal limitations on the purchase and delivery of goods and services.

South Africa declares disaster due to floods

After heavy rains, there is a risk of severe flooding in seven of the nine South African provinces.

Floods: South Africa's government declares nationwide disaster

Following unusually heavy rains, floods occur in many parts of South Africa. The government is preparing emergency measures for seven provinces.

Government declares floods a national state of disaster

Homes flooded and farmers report crop and livestock losses in several provinces

South Africa declares national state of disaster over floods

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national state of disaster to enable an intensive response to widespread flooding that has affected seven of the country's nine provinces.