Floods
Municipal officials assess damage in Greyton, Genadendal after heavy rains
The heavy rain caused flooding and damage to some roads on Sunday.
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760,000 people affected by South Sudan floods: UN
Eight out of South Sudan's 10 states have now been hit by flooding, affecting access to healthcare and other services, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a briefing note.
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One month on, traumatised Belgian flood victims still reeling
The government of Wallonia has collected 155,000 tonnes of debris but red-brick industrial villages are still cluttered by smashed cars, uprooted trees and furniture ruined by mud and heating oil.
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Warning for WC motorists to be careful as floods damage roads, bridges
Spokesperson for the MEC for Local Government Affairs, James Brent Styan, said the Zwelethemba Bridge in the area had been seriously damaged by flood waters.
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CoCT monitoring reports of flooding in informal settlements
Some of the affected areas include Sir Lowry's Pass, Lwandle, Gugulethu, and Khayelitsha.
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WC authorities to carry out damage assessments after heavy storm, floods
The storm brought with it strong winds and flooding while four people were killed.
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Krugersdorp emergency services rescue 2 vehicles trapped in water
The Mogale City said the occupants were safe after managing to swim to dry land.
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Severe floods kill five in Indonesia's capital
The city was struck by torrential rains over the weekend, which flooded dozens of major roads and forced hundreds of people to rush to emergency shelters.
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At least 24 dead in Morocco underground factory flood
Rescue workers recovered 24 bodies from the property and rescued 10 survivors, who were taken to hospital, the MAP agency said, citing local authorities.
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Search operations in Mpumalanga under way after 8 people drowned, 5 missing
Among the missing residents feared to have been swept away by the floods is a 13-year-old boy.
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Several Kruger National Park roads, bridges damaged by floods
Many provinces have been hit by heavy downpours for over a week now, with the weather service urging residents to be extremely cautious.
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Weather Service warns of disruptive rain in parts of SA
Heavy rainfall has hit several provinces including Gauteng, the North West, Free State and parts of Mpumalanga.
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Visitors urged to be cautious after Eloise floods parts of Kruger National Park
Ike Phaahla is the spokesperson for the Kruger National Park and he said that Sunday night's heavy rain has resulted in the Sabi River rising.
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Police divers rescue motorists after flooding hits part of Tshwane at weekend
The heavy rainfall since Saturday caused several bridges in the city to flood.
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Gauteng residents warned to brace for heavy rain this weekend
The weather conditions are expected to also affect driving as they could lead to reduced visibility and pooling on the roads.
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We are on high alert: JHB EMS deployed to flood-prone areas
Authorities are also warning motorists to avoid driving on flooded streets due to the occasional downpours.
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Cows on a wet tin roof: South Korea floods leave animals stranded
The cattle floated upwards as floodwaters mounted at the weekend in Gurye, a farming town in the country's south, and scrambled to safety on the roofs of several houses and other buildings.
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BRRace yourselves: Heavy rain, strong winds to start hitting parts of SA
Temperatures in the Western Cape and the Northern Cape are expected to drop significantly over the next 24 hours with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and possible snowfall.
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Gauteng emergency services on high alert after flood warning
Joburg emergency services authorities said there were a few car-related accidents in some parts of the city on Monday with minor damage as a result of the rain.
