The death toll from the widespread flooding in KwaZulu-Natal has risen to at least 306.
In a statement, the provincial department of Co-operative Governance has confirmed that mop-up operations have commenced across the province.
Residents are urged to be patient as teams in municipalities affected by the flooding are stretched to capacity.
KwaZulu-Natal has been declared a disaster area.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited eThekwini.
President @CyrilRamaphosa visits flood-stricken parts of KwaZulu-Natal to offer support to affected communities and assess the response of government and civil society to this critical situation. #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/ZEssD4Pjaw
— Presidency | South Africa ?? (@PresidencyZA) April 13, 2022
President @CyrilRamaphosa visits flood-stricken parts of KwaZulu-Natal to offer support to affected communities and assess the response of government and civil society to this critical situation. #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/hRVy4GEnQQ
— Presidency | South Africa ?? (@PresidencyZA) April 13, 2022
The metro has been among the hardest hit.
Hundreds of people have been left homeless with roads, houses and public infrastructure being severely damaged.
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