With the Durban floods seeming relentless, many have taken to social media to support those who have been affected. The flooding has caused detrimental landslides, leaving many people homeless. According to News24 at least 32 have been declared dead as a result.
People have been warned not to travel at all today to avoid the risk of danger. The M13 to Ntshongweni has been blocked off by fallen rocks as a result of the torrential downpour.
From Rupert Sebire
Road to Ntshongweni this am just past farmers market pic.twitter.com/ooKHxe8zO0
— Storm Report SA (@StormReportSA1) April 23, 2019
Staying indoors will save your life today. Roads are slippery and flooded #DurbanFloods pic.twitter.com/zZWsTbloF4
— Vincent (@Da_Vince2) April 23, 2019
The floods have destroyed many homes, especially those built on hills, as these have been swept away as a result of mudslides. Roads in Southport have been destroyed as well.
My Durban people 😭😭😭😭 be safe #Durban #FLOODING #floods #DurbanFloods #DurbanRain #WeatherUpdate pic.twitter.com/ueGqeCFWEI
— Nokthula gasa (@Thofilicious) April 23, 2019
Torrential rains have lifted the road. Over 330mm since Sunday and still raining here in Southport. @sawx_sa_weather @SAWeatherServic #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/nStO8Mx0mi
— Studdybear 🏳️🌈🇿🇦 (@studdybear71) April 23, 2019
In Amanzimtoti a house collapsed from the mudslides.
⚠️BREAKING
More footage emerging from the House collapse in Amanzimtoti. I received this via whatsapp and don’t know who to credit.#Durbanfloods pic.twitter.com/SsHyijIWEk— Storm Report SA (@StormReportSA1) April 23, 2019
Beaches across Durban have nearly been completely destroyed by the torrential rains.
The following rainfall has been measured across the country by the South African Weather Service, which has also issued a flood warning for the coast to the east of Cape St Francis and former Transkei areas.
24 hour #rainfall measured at 8:00 this morning.
How much did you measure?@ReenvalSA @landbou @vslandbou @GrainSA @AgriSAOfficial @ecr9495 @AlgoaFMNews @OFMNews9497 @huisgenoot @WaterSheddingWC @JacaNews @ewnupdates pic.twitter.com/WXwdgoFcmV
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) April 23, 2019
Facebook has activated its Crisis Response feature, which means donations can be made from anywhere in the world. The feature provides updates on the Durban floods as well as gives an option to donate. If you are looking to donate, follow the Facebook Crisis Response link here.
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