Tragedy Strikes in South Africa: Floods Claim Lives and Displace Thousands

Wed Jul 30 2025 22:45:44 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Tragedy Strikes in South Africa: Floods Claim Lives and Displace Thousands

Recent severe weather in Eastern Cape Province leads to loss of life and destruction as search efforts for missing children continue.


At least 49 fatalities have been reported due to devastating floods in South Africa, prompting widespread concern as rescue operations seek to locate four missing children from a school bus.

Heavy rain, snow, and storm winds have ravaged the Eastern Cape Province this week, displacing many residents and inundating homes in areas like Mthatha. Local officials have confirmed that the storm's impact has left thousands without access to basic necessities such as water and electricity.

On Tuesday, a tragic incident occurred when a school bus carrying eleven children was swept off a bridge during the onslaught of flash floods. While three students managed to survive by clinging to trees, the loss of four children and two adults from the bus was confirmed. As rescue teams continue their search for the remaining missing individuals, provincial Premier Oscar Mabuyane announced the increasing death toll, emphasizing the severity of the situation.

“This disaster is unprecedented in our province, combining both torrential rain and snow,” Mabuyane stated, as authorities remain on high alert for further developments. The community rallies together in hopes of finding the missing children, while recovering and rebuilding from the calamity.

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