KZN floods April 2022

Key highways linking South Africa's biggest port to the commercial hub of Johannesburg and its eastern seaboard were closed as severe flooding hit the ...

People in KwaZulu-Natal have to cope with heavy rain and flooding in the province.

"During the night and into this morning rescue teams have been and are continuing to assist in flood-related incidents involving local citizens, domestic and farm animals and wildlife. The entire city is flooded, and we cannot get to everything," one said. Her spokesperson Mlungisi Mtshali said in the mean time, she is in touch with local authorities about the situation." eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda is briefing the media on flooding in Durban, caused by heavy rains over the last few days. Kaunda apologised to residents who had been left without help while "in need". Kaunda said that some cemeteries have been flooded and municipal staff had been dispatched to assess the damage. Four persons were lifted from the area and removed to safety," he said. It is one of the basic mandates of government to monitor weather services and the possible impact such can have on people. It has now become a yearly reality, that as South Africa enters the winter period, the people of Kwa-Zulu Natal are subjected to a tragic but predictable natural disaster in the form of floods. "This as torrential rains continue to cause wide-spread destruction and loss of life. "We are trying to access areas but most roads are closed," said Bilaal Jeewa from Gift of the Givers. Earlier, mayor Mxolisi Kaunda said they are working with NGOs to provide food and blankets for people seeking shelter at community halls across the city. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Hlomuka said he received a briefing from provincial disaster management structures in taking stock of the damage.

President Cyril Ramaphosa visited KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday in the wake of the devastating floods that have so far claimed at least 253 lives and displaced ...

He said that he had to travel to the province to see for himself the gravity of the situation. Earlier, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the dire situation in KwaZulu-Natal was the worst that the province had ever experienced. President Cyril Ramaphosa visited KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday in the wake of the devastating floods that have so far claimed at least 253 lives and displaced countless residents, while laying waste to roads and bridges.

Heavy rainfall has resulted in flooding of certain roads and rising water levels in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Image: Sandile Ndlovu ...

Kaunda is expected to visit areas affected by flooding and heavy rains in the KwaZulu-Natal municipality. April 12 2022 - 12:12 April 12 2022 - 12:25 Images show large parts of the refinery plant submerged. April 12 2022 - 13:17 April 12 2022 - 13:29 April 12 2022 - 14:16 April 12 2022 - 14:31 The city calls on the public to be patient and understanding as there will be delays in restoring services," said municipal spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela. April 12 2022 - 14:46 April 12 2022 - 16:20 April 12 2022 - 16:22

The unprecedented floods in Durban have caused massive damage to infrastructure, uprooting homes, destroying roads and sinking vehicles.

- Gift of the Givers assist communities in flood ravaged KZN - Over 500 MTN sites down in KZN due to floods ravaging the province The opposition party the DA has called on the government to declare the province of KwaZulu-Natal a disaster zone, saying that municipalities have limited resources and disaster management is not up to the challenge.

The past weekend saw South Africa being hit by rainy and cold conditions, particularly affecting the Free State, North West, Gauteng, KZN, Northern and Eastern ...

“Any amount of rainfall in eThekwini could lead to further flooding, as the ground is completely saturated. If these losses are not recovered, over time the local economy can [expect to] suffer significantly,” Phili added. The Presidency said in a statement on Tuesday night that Ramaphosa will visit areas that have been “severely impacted by persistent, heavy downpours that have claimed lives, infrastructure and various assets”. According to the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the exact economic cost of the flooding is yet to be determined. Standard Bank has reported that 34 of its branches and support facilities in KZN have been closed, with those in Durban city as well as those along the South Coast and North Coast being the hardest hit. CEO of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Palesa Phili, said the catastrophic flooding in various parts of eThekwini (the Durban metro) impacted road networks, infrastructure, and major highways such as the M4 and N2.

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has been battered by heavy rainfall and floods over the past few days, resulting in road closures, massive damage to infrastructure and ...

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President Cyril Ramaphosa blames 'catastrophic' rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal on climate crisis.

The rains flooded highways to such depths that only the tops of traffic lights poked out, resembling submarine periscopes. When storms reached the warmer and more humid climate in Durban’s KZN province, even more rain poured down. “By the evening of 13 April, we have been informed that the death toll from the floods disaster in KZN (KwaZulu-Natal) province has risen to 306 people,” Nonala Ndlovu, spokeswoman for the provincial disaster management department, said. It is here, and our disaster management capability needs to be at a higher level.” Four children from a local family died when a wall collapsed on them. We no longer can postpone what we need to do … to deal with climate change.

The national Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs shared the Government Gazette on Wednesday night.

and after having considered the information and recommendations received from the provincial Disaster Management Centre, hereby give notice that on 13 April 2022, in terms of Section 13(1)(b) of the Disaster Management Act, 20220 (Act No. 57 of 2002), I classified these occurrences as a provincial disaster,” Tau said. He added that emanating from this classification, and the assistance provided by organs of state in terms of section 23(8) and sections 15(2)(aA) of the Act, organs of state are called upon to prepare and submit reports, as required by the National Disaster Management Centre and in the case of a declaration, report to the respective intergovernmental forums as outlined in section 24(4) - (8) of the Act. Tau further stated that emanating from the classification of the occurrence as a provincial disaster, in terms of section 40 read with section 23(8) of the Act, the primary responsibility to co-ordinate and manage the disaster, in terms of existing legislation and contingency arrangements, is designated to the provincial executive.

At least 45 people were killed after Monday's intensely heavy rainfall in South Africa's eastern coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal flooded settlements, ...

Scientists suspect climate change has caused worsening floods and droughts along the eastern coastline. Floods around the coastal city of East London in January had killed at least 10 people and left hundreds homeless. People were seen carrying some salvaged possessions to safer places as muddy waters gushed across streets.

Seven pupils and a teacher have lost their lives during torrential rains that have been pounding KwaZulu-Natal since Sunday night, says the provincial ...

The MEC for education in KwaZulu-Natal, Kwazi Mshengu, is equally relieved,” said head of department Nathi Ngcobo. Meanwhile, the department said in a statement on Tuesday that dozens of pupils and teachers who had spent a traumatic night trapped at Tholulwazi High School in Molweni, near Pinetown, were rescued during a successful evacuation and taken to Virginia Airport. Provincial education department spokesperson Sihle Mlotshwa said a teacher died in the Ugu district on the south coast, while five pupils were reported to have drowned in Pinetown. Two pupils died in the Umzinyathi district.