The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and Human Settlements has confirmed that one person has died while others were rushed to various hospitals following heavy rains in Durban.
Torrential rains wreaked havoc in Durban on Friday morning as many roads were flooded and trees fell.
ONE DEAD AFTER HEAVY RAINS IN DURBAN
According to the Department of Human Settlements, one person died after a house collapsed in P Section in Umlazi, Ward 85.
In addition, several people were rushed to local hospitals and clinics following the destruction of their homes.
Other affected areas in Umlazi include Chicago in AA Section, J Section, Ward 78 near KwaMgaga High School. In these areas, houses have been washed away, with community members left homeless.
In addition, our highly efficient team from Road Traffic Inspectorate has recorded an increase in the number of crashes. Roads have been flooded and bridges destroyed.
“Heavy rains and floods take place as we present budget speeches for both departments.
“We singled out floods – destruction of houses and road networks—as the major challenge that required both departments to do more with limited resources,” spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya said.
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