“The floods in South Africa were killed at least 86. Source: AR Details: The number of floods in the province of East Cape in South Africa increased to 86, the Minister of Police said on Saturday, while rescuers continue to pull bodies out of the water.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: AR
Details: The number of floods in the province of East Cape in South Africa has increased to 86, reported on Saturday by police minister, while rescuers continue to pull bodies out of the water.
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South Africa President Siril Ramafos said on Friday during his visit to the Matt that the authorities were investigating whether there were any problems with the local dam that could lead to the tragedy.
According to the head of the provincial government, a wall of water 3-4 meters high, which washed away the victims with parts of their homes, and blocked the other in their homes from the river.
Ramafos partially linked the rains and floods with climate change and noted that some coastal regions of South Africa are now constantly vulnerable to natural disasters. In 2022, more than 400 people were killed as a result of floods in the city of Durban on the east coast of South Africa and its surroundings, which, according to the study, was associated with climate change.
It is noted that the number of dead can grow as many people are considered missing. Rescue teams have been searched in flooded areas and destroyed homes for almost a week.