NATIONAL NEWS - Thirty-two people have died following a violent storm that moved over the eThekwini area on Monday night and continued into Tuesday morning, the provincial Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department has said.
The announcement was made at a press briefing on Tuesday. The number is expected to rise.
The KZN provincial government, in a tweet, said: “We appeal to all citizens of KZN to open their hearts & dig deep into their pockets & join @KZNGOV in assisting those affected by the devastating storms. Many have lost their lives, homes & belongings. They need our help & they need it now!”
According to Cogta, over 2,000 emergency calls were logged on Monday night.
Several roads in and around the city were also closed due to the storm, with hours-long delays being experienced by motorists since early on Tuesday.
Rescue workers had regrouped in the Malvern area by 9.30am on Tuesday and were busy digging through rubble at a home where four people – two adults and two children – died earlier in the morning.
