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Margate Storm Horror: 5 Dead and Infrastructure in Ruins

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Breaking news: A powerful storm in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, has left a trail of destruction, claiming five lives and causing severe damage. Read the shocking details!

In a tragic turn of events, Margate on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was hit by a devastating storm that resulted in the deaths of five individuals. The storm, which began with heavy downpours late on Sunday evening, wreaked havoc in the Margate CBD, leaving roads and businesses flooded. The South African Weather Service issued a level 5 warning for heavy downpours, anticipating over 200 millimeters of rainfall within the area.

Despite the present fine weather in Margate, the aftermath of the storm is marked by a heartbreaking scene as emergency services work to recover the bodies of those trapped in a vehicle swept away by the floodwaters. The death toll from the storm continues to rise, with at least four people losing their lives in the downpours. The eThekwini metro and south coast of KwaZulu-Natal are bracing for further heavy rainfall as a level 5 weather alert remains in place.

As the community of Margate mourns the loss of five individuals and deals with the aftermath of the storm, authorities assess the extent of the damage caused to infrastructure in the area. The storm has not only claimed lives but has also left a trail of ruin, emphasizing the urgent need for support and recovery efforts in the region. The resilience of the community in facing such devastation is evident as they come together to tackle the challenges brought about by the natural disaster.

In response to the Margate storm, the South African Weather Service highlighted the severity of the weather conditions, with a level 5 rainfall warning issued for eThekwini Metro, Umdoni, Umzumbe, and Ray Nkonyeni Local municipalities. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather phenomena and the importance of preparedness and response strategies in the face of natural disasters.

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Two bodies found trapped in car after Margate storm (Independent Online)

Durban — Two people have been confirmed dead after a storm swept through Margate on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday.

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Powerful storm wreaks havoc in the Margate CBD (East Coast Radio)

Ward 19 councillor George Henderson says it began raining late on Sunday evening. The heavy downpour then increased in intensity, leaving parts of the ...

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Severe thunderstorms trigger flooding on KZN's South Coast - SABC ... (SABC News)

This comes as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a level 5 warning for heavy downpours, with projections of over 200 millimetres of rainfall within ...

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FLASH FLOODS: Three dead as storm leaves trail of utter ... (Citizen)

At the moment (mid morning) the weather is fine, but the South African Weather Service has issued a Level 5 warning nonetheless. 1 hour ago.

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Update: 3 dead as storm leaves trail of devastation in Margate - LNN ... (South Coast Herald)

Storm damage in Margate. Police have embarked on a difficult mission to extricate the bodies of three people from a vehicle that is believed to have been swept ...

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WATCH | Heavy rain leaves trail of destruction on KZN south coast (SowetanLIVE)

Heavy rainfall hit the KwaZulu-Natal south coast on Sunday night, leaving parts of the Margate CBD, roads and businesses flooded.

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eThekwini, south coast residents warned of level 5 rainfall (TimesLIVE)

Level 5 rainfall is expected to batter the eThekwini metro and south coast of KwaZulu-Natal on Monday, with serious destruction already reported in Margate.

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Family killed in Margate storm as death toll climbs to four (Independent Online)

At least four people have been killed in Sunday's downpours in Margate, on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.

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Level 5 weather alert: Disruptive rains forecasted for eThekwini, KZN ... (Citizen)

Areas that are likely to be affected include eThekwini Metro, Umdoni, Umzumbe and Ray Nkonyeni Local municipalities.

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Margate storm leaves five people dead and infrastructure damaged (TimesLIVE)

Five people died in a storm that lashed Margate on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast on Sunday night.

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Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast ... (Mail and Guardian)

At least three people have been killed and roads and buildings damaged in devastating floods that struck the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast on Sunday night.

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UPDATE | Five people dead in Margate as heavy rain batters KZN (News24)

Heavy rainfall in parts of KwaZulu-Natal left five people dead in Margate on the south coast.

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Death toll from Margate floods has risen to 5 - SABC News ... (SABC News)

The tourist town has suffered extensive damage as a local stream burst its banks.

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Margate storm leaves five people dead and infrastructure damaged (SowetanLIVE)

Five people died in a storm that lashed Margate on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast on Sunday night.

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Well-known Margate doctor among those who perished during ... (SABC News)

Videos on social media shows how roads were turned into violent rivers as floodwater damaged roads, sweeping along trees and damaging water and electricity ...

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Flash floods in Margate claim lives of four people (Johannesburg Sunday World)

In the wake of the devastating flash floods that battered Margate on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal overnight,

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SA weather | Four die in Margate floods (eNCA)

BREAKING NEWS | Four people have lost their lives during the overnight storm in Margate, KZN. Search and rescue teams are busy recovering three bodies next to ...

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Deadly Flooding Hits South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Residents surveyed the beachfront in Margate, South Africa, on Monday, April 15, after local media reported that at least five people died in heavy flooding ...

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'We need government intervention': Heavy downpours leave trail of ... (News24)

Several residents have been evacuated after their homes in Margate, along KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast, were destroyed and infrastructural damage was caused ...

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MEC Siboniso Duma to visit flood damaged Margate | The Witness (Citizen)

The MEC for Economic Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) Siboniso Duma will be visiting flood-damaged areas on Tuesday, on the KZN south ...

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PICS | Five dead as devastating rains wreak havoc in Margate, KZN ... (Maritzburg Sun)

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi has organised various departments as part of the disaster ...

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Five fatalities in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal amid heavy rains - POWER ... (POWER 98.7)

“Three people drowned in a flooding incident in Umgababa, with one struck by lightning and the fifth falling from a roof, while two others were injured,” said ...

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Death toll climbs to five after Margate pounded by devastating storm ... (Daily Maverick)

Damage assessments are underway after heavy downpours and gale-force winds killed five people in Margate, KZN on Sunday.

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Mop-up operations continue in Margate after heavy rains - SABC ... (SABC News)

Businesses and residents of Margate on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast are reeling from the impact of two nights of flash floods in the area.

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SA weather | Heavy rains cause flooding in Margate, KZN (eNCA)

JOHANNESBURG - Residents in KwaZulu-Natal's coastal town of Margate are mopping up following a night of heavty rainfall and damaging floods.

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Margate floods: Mop-up operations underway | The Witness (Maritzburg Sun)

Mop-up and damage evaluation has begun in flood damaged Margate. ... KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube said provincial disaster management teams are on the ...

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