– For today, the balance of deaths of cataclysm is 49 people – said the Prime Minister of the Cape of Eastern Cape of Eastern Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, citing police information.
On Tuesday, the balance sheet was seven fatalities, but the authorities warned at the time that he could change, because many people were considered missing at that time.
Storms, downpours and powerful snowfall. Winter hit South Africa
In the UGU district in the province of Kwazulu-Natal, the storm destroyed about 80 houses, of which 50 completely.
Meteorological services warned the inhabitants of areas affected by storms on Tuesday, informing them about the expected extensive floods and prolonged disturbances in the supply of basic services, such as water and electricity. They also allowed to close schools and shops.
According to forecasts, heavy snow and rain and dangerous winds will persist until the middle of the week.
Snowfall in South Africa is nothing unusual in the southern hemisphere from June to August. The current situation, extremely serious, prompted the authorities to suggest to citizens to postpone the planned travels.
