South Africa - Floods and landslides update (KZN CoGTA, SA Weather Service, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 14 April 2022)

In the past days, heavy rainfall caused several landslides and flooding across KwaZulu-Natal Province (eastern South Africa), resulting in an increased humanitarian impact.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management (KZN CoGTA) reports that at least 306 people have died. Widespread damage has affected buildings and transportation infrastructure, while several municipalities have been affected by electricity and water disruptions.

According to preliminary data from the South African Weather Service, about 250 mm of rain was recorded in Mbazwana Town (eastern KwaZulu-Natal) on 11 April. The whole of KwaZulu-Natal Province, including Durban City, has been declared a disaster area.

No heavy rainfall is forecast on 14-15 April over KwaZulu-Natal Province.