Flood in South Africa

A collapsed mining dam caused floods in Jagersfontein, South Africa. Heavy mud and debris flowed into nearby villages, killing hundreds of animals, damaging and destroying more than 50 homes. With at least one person reported dead and four missing, residents were forced to evacuate.
Type of event
Flood
Location of event
South Africa
Date of Charter Activation
2022-09-12
Time of Charter Activation
10:55
Time zone of Charter Activation
UTC+02:00
Charter Requestor
National Disaster Management Centre
Activation ID
776
Project Management
SANSA
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