Cape Town – Severe flooding in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal on Friday reportedly led to the death of one person and left many others injured and homeless.
The Madondo family lost a member when their house collapsed in P Section, Ward 85.
#Newzroom405‘s @nobuhlemodise is in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, where heavy rain and flooding killed one person, injuring many others. The inclement weather wreaked havoc, destroying a large number of homes and roads. pic.twitter.com/vOJlhwLv96
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) April 25, 2025
The South African Weather Service had issued out an alert that there would be inclement weather in the province and surrounding areas.
[BREAKING] One dead, several injured as floods wreak havoc in uMlazi, south of Durban.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/rbf6sc0zIY
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) April 25, 2025
MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Amstrong Duma, will visit the affected areas to assess damage and offer support.
“Following heavy rains that wreaked havoc in Durban this morning, I have decided to wrap up my engagement in the legislature and be with distressed communities,” IOL quoted him as saying.
One person was killed and others were rushed to hospitals and clinics after floods destroyed houses and roads in Umlazi, south of Durban, on Friday afternoon @News24 pic.twitter.com/YMhZCZwya3
— Sakhiseni Nxumalo (@SakhiNxumalo) April 25, 2025
Several sections of Umlazi, including AA (Chicago), J Section, and Ward 78, were hit hard, with homes destroyed and roads severely damaged.
Duma highlighted the need for more resources to address the recurring flood-related damage.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
