Severe flooding in South Africa's Eastern Cape province has resulted in at least 49 fatalities, with numerous communities affected by torrential rain and snow. The unprecedented weather event has left many families displaced, seeking refuge in community centers as rescue operations continue. Eastern Cape premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane emphasized the need for more resources, as only one helicopter is currently available for search efforts. Additionally, the national weather service predicts severe weather will persist into the week, raising concerns about climate change's role in these extreme conditions.
We have never seen this kind of combination of snow and torrential rains in winter simultaneously, highlighting the unprecedented weather impacting the region.
Our people out of that situation, dead or alive, as rescue operations are underway amid worsening conditions, stressing the urgency of the situation.
We need more resources; only one helicopter is available in a province facing such extreme weather challenges and rescue operations.
We have never experienced disasters like this but now it's inevitable with climate change and global warming, reflecting on changing environmental conditions.
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