Severe weather events in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, led to 22 fatalities and over 3 billion rand in damages in February. A National State of Disaster has been declared to coordinate recovery efforts and aid impacted communities. Residents are urged to heed warnings due to forecasted additional rainfall.
In late February, severe weather conditions in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, resulted in the tragic loss of 22 lives and substantial damage to infrastructure. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, a provincial official in cooperative governance, confirmed this information and reported that damages reached an estimated 3.1 billion rand, or approximately 170 million U.S. dollars. The National Disaster Management Center declared a National State of Disaster to address these catastrophic events.
The severe weather in KwaZulu-Natal has prompted significant loss of life and extensive damage. The declaration of a National State of Disaster aims to facilitate coordinated response efforts between various governmental bodies to support affected communities and recover essential services. Residents are advised to remain vigilant as further rainfall is anticipated.
Original Source: news.az
