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A heavy flowing river
The South African Red Cross Society says it is providing relief in the form of food and hygiene kits in KwaZulu-Natal.
This after heavy rains wreaked havoc across various parts of Jozini in the north of the province.
The severe weather conditions come after many homes were submerged following earlier flooding.
Authorities say disaster teams are struggling to access some affected areas as many roads and low-lying bridges have been washed away.
WATCH | Heavy rainfall has caused extensive damage to houses and roads in different parts of northern KwaZulu-Natal, with rain expected to continue through the coming week. pic.twitter.com/KpIAEPV80V
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The Red Cross Society’s provincial manager Siyabonga Hlatshwayo says they had to stop providing aid on Saturday due to heavy rain.
“We had to stop yesterday because it was starting to rain heavily and due to the rising of the waters in some of low-lying bridges. We then had to drive away to make sure that we are also safe. However, we are making our way to continue with the assessment. We have in our possession right now, relief for hundred families which is food and hygiene kits for those that are actually homeless. We are going to be continuing to assess the situation and also make available more relief. We are also preparing to release blankets and mattresses to assist those that have been left displaced.”
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