Declaring a national disaster in South Africa after floods in the northeast of the country

Declared South Africa, on Sunday, was in a state of national disaster after destroying Floodsswept away homes and killed dozens of people in the northeast of the country, while thousands in neighboring Mozambique sought refuge in shelters.

For weeks, the two countries located in the south of the African continent have been witnessing rainfall Heavy rain and storms, killing more than 30 people in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, located in northeastern South Africa.

Rivers overflowed and flooded entire neighborhoods in several areas in Mozambique, forcing thousands to flee, including a woman who was forced to give birth on the roof of a house to protect herself from the floods.

National disaster

in a statement Issued on Sunday, the director of the South African National Disaster Management Center, Elias Sithole, classified the floods "National disaster"

Authorities continue to search for survivors and recover bodies, as flood levels begin to recede in some areas, including the famous Kruger National Park, which on Thursday was forced to close and evacuate visitors.

Be careful

The South African Parks Authority announced on social media platforms that "Daily visits to the park will resume starting tomorrow"but she urged visitors to "Be careful"

In Mozambique, efforts to reach survivors who took shelter on rooftops and in trees appeared slow.

At least eight people have died in the country since December 21, according to official data, but the toll is likely to rise as more people are considered missing.

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