Limpopo floods leave a trail of destruction across three districts

Government officials’ visit communities affected by recent floods in Limpopo.

The recent floods in Limpopo have left a trail of destruction, with deaths and damage to homes and infrastructure. The most affected places are in the Mopani, Vhembe, and Sekhukhune districts.

Flood victims are trying to rebuild their homes.

In Tswinga village near Thohoyandou, two people who were in a bakkie were swept away while trying to cross a submerged bridge. A five-year-old boy was also swept away and over 40 houses flattened in Mbaula village outside Giyani.

[WATCH] Heavy rains have continued in the Giyani area in Limpopo. In Mbaula village, a five-year-old boy who was swept away after his mother’s house was flooded is yet to be found.#UpdateAtnoon #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/jKLhS3aaYK

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