Event: | FL Flood |
Number: | 2014-000038 |
Country: | ZAF South Africa |
Location: | Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Gauteng provinces |
Date (YMD): | 2014-3-23 |
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Information Source: | IFRC |
Comments: | From 01 March to 18 March 2014 the north-eastern parts of the country experienced heavy and extended rainfall which led to extensive flooding and landslides. As a result, over 7,000 people have been affected, with 3,525 displaced. The government of South Africa confirms 32 deaths have been reported with others still missing due to flash flooding. The most affected provinces include Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Gauteng.
Limpopo Province was worst affected with the municipalities of Lephalale, Mogalakwena, Modimolle, Bela-Bela, Thabazimbi, and Mookgopong in Waterberg District hardest hit. Most community members have evacuated or been evacuated to evacuation centre set up by Government in community halls, crèches, schools. Emergency Response Teams from government, private sector, military, NGOs and the red cross have been working together to evacuate flood affected communities.
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