Overall Orange Flood for South Africa in South Africa from 09 Apr 2022 01:00 UTC to 11 Apr 2022 01:00 UTC

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Overall Orange Flood for South Africa

in South Africa

Event summary

Flood South Africa can have a medium humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1101354
Glide number:	FL-2022-000201-ZAF
Death:	306
Displaced:	-
Countries:	South Africa
From - To	09 Apr - 11 Apr

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KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, April 2022The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management (KZN CoGTA) reports that at least 306 people have died. Widespread damage has affected buildings and transportation infrastructure, while several municipalities have been affected by electricity and water disruptions. According to preliminary data from the South African Weather Service, about 250 mm of rain was recorded in Mbazwana Town (eastern KwaZulu-Natal) on 11 April. The whole of KwaZulu-Natal Province, including Durban City, has been declared a disaster area.Tue 12 Apr 2022Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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Latest media headlines

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Estimated casualties (PAGER)

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Exposed population

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Daily Maps: South Africa - Floods and landslides, update

19/Apr/2022 05:03 UTC

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