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South Africa declares national state of disaster over floods

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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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Reuters

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.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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WION

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.

1 year ago·Noida, India

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Bloomberg

South Africa Declares National State of Disaster Over 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.

1 year ago·United States

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Zeit Online

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.

1 year ago·Germany

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FijiTimes

South Africa declares national state of disaster over 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 […]

1 year ago·Fiji

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Times Live

Government declares floods a national state of 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.

1 year ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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