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.

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South Africa declares national state of disaster over floods

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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.

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

South Africa declared a state of disaster so the government can accelerate its response to widespread floods and free up funds for assisting with reconstruction.

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South Africa Declares National State of Disaster Over Floods

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

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Floods: South Africa's government declares nationwide disaster

The national disaster management centre has received reports ranging from flooded homes, vehicles swept away by floodwaters and overflowing dams while farmers have lost crops and livestock.

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Government declares floods a national state of disaster

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – 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. Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape have been most affected by the floods, which were brought on by heavy rainfall as a result of […]

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South Africa declared a state of national disaster tonight after floods caused by heavy rains in recent days have already left seven people dead and others missing, according to authorities.
“The government declared a state of national disaster to allow for a sustained and coordinated response to the impact of the floods,” the presidency said in a statement quoted by the French news agency, France-Presse (AFP).
The storms are threatening seven o…

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South Africa declares a state of national disaster because of floods

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -     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. Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape have been most affected by the floods, which were brought on by heavy rainfall as a result of the La Nina weather phenomenon, according to a statement from the office of the presidency on Monday…

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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.

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Hamburg

South Africa declares disaster due to floods

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

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The South African government has declared a National State of Disaster over the devastating impact of floods due to inclement weather. Road users have been urged to avoid several roads due to flooding. A cut-off low pressure system developed and lingered over the interior of South Africa. The heavy rains that followed resulted in the loss of life, missing persons, and damage to property, infrastructure and the environment.

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