In the case of heavy rains with Floods and landslides have come in South Africa, more than 50 people were killed. Soldiers support the rescue forces in the East and South of the country.

in and Around the southeastern port city of Durban days have taken care of long heavy rains for Flooding and landslides, many roads and houses were flooded. This came according to the authorities, more than 50 people were killed.

forces have so far found 51 bodies. The search for other Victims was continuing, said Nomusa Dube-Ncube, the provincial government of KwaZulu-Natal, the radio station “SA FM”. In some places had fallen overnight rain, around 30 centimeters.

soldiers to assist rescue workers

The most seriously affected regions are located in the East and South of the country. There, soldiers were sent to support the rescue forces. The volunteers fought against flooded streets and clogged sewers. In addition, power to collapsed masts. In the flood-affected people received food.

Destroyed homes in a small town in the South of Durban: died In heavy Floods and landslides, more than 50 people.

South Africa’s head of state, Cyril Ramaphosa has travelled to the disaster area to the East of the country, in order to make an image of the destruction. “Our hearts are especially with the families and communities that are directly affected by death, injuries and loss of possession,” said Ramaphosa. “This situation requires of us all as a country together”, the President appealed to the population.

meteorologists warned shock, before further heavy rainfall.

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