Storm Death Toll in SA Rises to 10 as Floods & Winds Wreak Havoc
12:34 12.05.2026 (Updated: 12:44 12.05.2026)
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Storm Death Toll in SA Rises to 10 as Floods & Winds Wreak Havoc
The government declared a state of natural disaster in six provinces, with the Western Cape province hit the hardest, local media reported.
Key consequences of the storm:
🟠Widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure, leaving thousands displaced and without power;
🟠Mass closures of schools and disruption of transport networks, including roads, mountain passes, and flight operations;
🟠Large-scale evacuations ordered due to flooding, overflowing rivers, and imminent dam failure risks.
A second, more powerful cold front is approaching South Africa from the west, meteorologists warned.
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