Heavy rainfall has caused devastating mudslides in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, South Africa, claiming the lives of three people.
Meanwhile, the children of the deceased survived the mudslide that swept through their homes during the rainfall.
It was learnt that after all efforts to rescue their parents, the children sought refuge at a neighbor’s residence to avoid the mudslide.
Garrith Jamieson, who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that the structure collapsed after it could not withstand the intense downpours.
Aside from the mudslide, Amanzimtoti center business district were also flooded, rendering roads including Bjorseth Crescent and Commercial Road impassable, impassable for motorists.
Meanwhile, ommunity leaders have urged residents to avoid the area, noting that several roads remain flooded and numerous trees have been uprooted.
In a related incident, residents of the Elders Voice old age home in Amanzimtoti were evacuated around 4 a.m. after a neighboring wall collapsed, causing mud and water to flood the facility.
The home founder, Joanne Herbsthas has appealed for humanitarian aid for the displaced elderly residents.
The South African Weather Service had earlier issued an orange level 5 warning for KwaZulu-Natal, alerting residents to the risk of localized flooding affecting roads, bridges, and low-lying areas.
Authorities continue to urge residents to remain indoors and exercise extreme caution due to the unpredictable conditions.
As rescue and recovery efforts continue, the community is rallying to support those affected by the disaster. Meanwhile, the identities of the victims have not yet been made public.
