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South Africa floods kill more than 250 say officials
Rescue and recovery operations are underway in KwaZulu-Natal after days of heavy rain.
The death toll in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal has reached more than 250, after devastating floods and mudslides wreaked havoc in the area.
President President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the province and declares it a disaster zone.
And a South African meteorologist says while rainfall was forecast, it was not expected to be so heavy.
Photo: A severely damaged home and a crack in the road following heavy rains and winds in Durban. Credit: AFP/Getty.
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