KZN Storm Leaves 7,000 Homes and 20 Schools Damaged; Repairs Exceed R1.3 Billion

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Rain,Umkhonto We Sizwe - MK

More than 7,000 homes and about 20 schools were severely damaged by recent torrential rains, causing R1.3 billion in damage across six district municipalities.

Over 7,000 homes and about 20 schools were severely damaged by recent torrential rains, along with roads, bridges, and electricity infrastructure, causing R1.3 billion in damage and 12 fatalities across six district municipalities

, NGOs, recovery and relief aid bodies, and private donors has been underway to support victims and help restore their lives.The national Department of Human Settlements is set to deliver the first batch of building materials on Wednesday."We are happy with the help and dedication of various departments and partners in assisting families in need. While our aim is not to keep families in mass care centres, we are pleased with the assistance the government is giving the affected families.

 

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