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.

President @CyrilRamaphosa visits flood-stricken parts of KwaZulu-Natal to offer support to affected communities and assess the response of government and civil society to this critical situation. #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/ZEssD4Pjaw

— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) April 13, 2022

President @CyrilRamaphosa visits flood-stricken parts of KwaZulu-Natal to offer support to affected communities and assess the response of government and civil society to this critical situation. #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/hRVy4GEnQQ

— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) April 13, 2022

The metro has been among the hardest hit.

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