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South Africa Floods: Seven Dead, Hundreds of Thousands Affected

6/11/2025

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Devastating floods in South Africa, fueled by heavy rains and snow, have tragically claimed at least seven lives, including schoolchildren in the Eastern Cape. Amid ongoing rescue operations, three children have been saved. The relentless weather has left nearly 500,000 homes without power and has shut down key roads, creating chaos in the affected regions.

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Story summary

Devastating floods in South Africa, fueled by heavy rains and snow, have tragically claimed at least seven lives, including schoolchildren in the Eastern Cape. Amid ongoing rescue operations, three children have been saved. The relentless weather has left nearly 500,000 homes without power and has shut down key roads, creating chaos in the affected regions.