Government mourns flood victims
2012-12-12 18:53
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In Boitumelong township near Bloemhof in the Northwest, at least 15 families were left homeless. And in KwaZulu-Natal, flooding has claimed eight lives. Watch. WATCH
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Johannesburg - Government expressed its sadness and
condolences on Wednesday to the families and friends of those killed in
flooding in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga this week.
Provincial governments and municipalities are working
around the clock to ensure that the victims are provided with humanitarian
relief, government communications and information systems (GCIS) said in a
statement.
"Disaster management committees of the affected
provinces continue to urge community members to be cautious, and not dwell near
river banks and low-lying areas."
Acting GCIS CEO Phumla Williams thanked emergency
services and disaster relief organisations for their quick response.
At least 24 people have been killed due to heavy rains in
KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga since Sunday. Three deaths have also been recorded
around Mahikeng in the North West since Tuesday, due to torrential rain.
- SAPA
