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South Africa Declares National Disaster as Flooding Death Toll Rises to 92

  • On Thursday, June 19, 2025, South Africa officially announced a national disaster in response to severe flooding around Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, which has claimed the lives of 92 individuals, including 31 children.
  • The declaration followed last week’s extreme weather that brought heavy rain, flooding, snow, and strong winds across multiple provinces, severely damaging infrastructure and homes.
  • The floods displaced over 4,300 people, destroyed dozens of homes, and affected thousands, prompting recovery efforts and a day of mourning in the Eastern Cape.
  • Police Minister Senzo Mchunu reported that a 'water mafia' has threatened relief workers distributing clean water, while authorities mobilized police and defense forces to aid relief and safeguard victims.
  • The national disaster status enables coordinated funding, resource deployment, and continued security measures to address the humanitarian crisis and support ongoing rescue and recovery.
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South Africa declares national disaster as flooding death toll rises to 92

South Africa's Eastern Cape provincial authorities say the death toll from recent floods has risen to 92

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