In pics: Over 400 people killed, thousands left homeless due to flooding in South Africa
Over 4,000 law enforcement members have been deployed to the affected areas to support relief efforts.
Over 400 killed, 40,000 homeless
No power, water for days in flood-hit cities
The heavy downpours in Kwazulu-Natal Province have already knocked out power lines, shut off water services and disrupted operations at one of Africa`s busiest ports of Durban, the main eastern coastal city. The latest rains, which have left at least 40,000 people with no shelter, power or water this week, are expected to continue until early next week.
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4,000 law enforcement deployed
More rainfall expected
According to the South African Weather Service, more rainfall is expected in parts of the province in the coming days. "Damaging winds are forecast for areas along the coast from midday today into Saturday evening. Disruptive rain is forecast," officials said.
In line with the disaster management plan, provincial and municipal disaster management teams are on high alert to respond to communities known to be at high risk to avert and minimize the disaster impact, officials added.
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