South Africa declares national disaster due to severe floods, storms, causing at least 10 deaths.

South Africa declared a national disaster due to severe floods and storms between October 22-29, affecting multiple provinces including the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng. The disaster caused at least 10 deaths and displaced hundreds. This declaration allows the national government to manage clean-up and allocate funds for relief, marking the second climate-related national disaster in a year.

November 13, 2024
5 Articles