SAD VIDEO: KwaZulu Natal flood death toll rises to 306

The death toll from the widespread flooding in KwaZulu-Natal has risen to at least 306.

In a statement, the provincial department of Co-operative Governance has confirmed that mop-up operations have commenced across the province.

Residents are urged to be patient as teams in municipalities affected by the flooding are stretched to capacity.

KwaZulu-Natal has been declared a disaster area.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited eThekwini.

 

 

The metro has been among the hardest hit.

Hundreds of people have been left homeless with roads, houses and public infrastructure being severely damaged.

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