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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By Johnathan Paoli The Eastern Cape observed a day of mourning on Thursday following the devastating floods that ravaged the region last week. At least 92 people, of whom 30 are children, have died and thousands of people are displaced. A mass memorial service was held at King Sabatha Dalindyebo TVET College in Mthatha, where grieving families, government officials, community leaders and schoolchildren gathered to remember the victims and called…
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