Deadly floods and mudslides in South Africa
A view of shipping containers, which were washed away after heavy rains caused flooding, in Durban, South Africa, April 12, 2022. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
A view of shipping containers, which were washed away after heavy rains caused flooding, in Durban, South Africa, April 12. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
People loot a shipping container which was washed away after heavy rains caused flooding, in Durban, South Africa, April 12. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
A woman stands at her front door after heavy rains caused flood damage in KwaNdengezi, Durban, South Africa, April 12. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
A view of shipping containers, which were washed away after heavy rains caused flooding, in Durban, South Africa, April 12. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
People search for items which they can salvage on the beach after heavy rains caused flooding, in Durban, South Africa, April 12. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
People loot a shipping container which was washed away after heavy rains caused flooding, in Durban, South Africa, April 12. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
The N2 highway under water after heavy rains caused flooding, in Durban, South Africa, April 12. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
Jomba Phiri walks over where his house stood after heavy rains caused flood damage in KwaNdengezi, Durban, South Africa, April 12. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
A general view of flood damaged homes in KwaNdengezi, Durban, South Africa, April 12. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
A view of shipping containers, which were washed away after heavy rains caused flooding, in Durban, South Africa, April 12. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
Residents begin mopping up operations after heavy rains caused flood damage in KwaNdengezi, Durban, South Africa, April 12. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
Clean up operations begin after heavy rains caused flood damage in Marianridge, Durban, South Africa, April 12. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
A petrol tanker trailer lies on the beach after heavy rains caused flooding, in Durban, South Africa, April 12. REUTERS/Rogan Ward
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