Thousands sought shelter in neighbouring Mozambique. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thousands sought shelter in neighbouring Mozambique. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after widespread flooding that destroyed homes and killed dozens, while thousands sought shelter in neighboring Mozambique. Heavy rains and storms have battered the two southern African countries for weeks, claiming more than 30 lives in South Africa's northeastern Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.…

South Africa has declared a national disaster over torrential rains and floods.

At least 30 people died in the northern part of South Africa. Thousands of homes were damaged, and roads and bridges were washed away.

At least 30 people died in the northern part of South Africa. Thousands of homes were damaged, and roads and bridges were washed away.

The floods in northern South Africa caused the closure of the Kruger National Park.