A search is underway for five individuals swept away by floods in Lamontville, Durban, as emergency services tackle rising waters and damaged infrastructure.
Search and Rescue Units are looking for five people, swept away following Tuesday morning's torrential rains in Lamontville , in Durban A search is under way for five people who were swept away in a river in Lamontville , south of Durban , following another bout of heavy rains.
He said rescue teams are facing numerous challenges including the state of the canal and live wires across the area.In another incident in Oribi Street, in Mobeni, a family escaped unharmed after the roadway under their home, collapsed.
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