Rescue teams found a school bus after floodwaters swept it away near Dikolini. The vehicle carried 13 students from Jumba Senior Secondary School when water overwhelmed the Efeta bridge Monday morning. Two adults and one driver also rode the bus during the disaster. The bridge collapsed after heavy rains caused rivers to overflow across Eastern Cape. Water levels made rescue work dangerous for several hours.
Nine people have died from the flooding disaster. Search teams continue looking for ten missing residents trapped inside homes. Divers work around damaged houses where families became stuck as water rose quickly. The OR Tambo District mayor confirmed the death count from rescue operations. Emergency workers heard screams from flooded buildings before water covered them completely.
Government officials demand immediate action to help flood victims. The forestry committee wants provincial leaders to provide shelter and food for homeless families. Officials warn that climate change will bring more flooding to the region. Leaders tell residents to avoid building homes in low areas near rivers. Schools need better protection for children who walk long distances to classes.
Nine people have died from the flooding disaster. Search teams continue looking for ten missing residents trapped inside homes. Divers work around damaged houses where families became stuck as water rose quickly. The OR Tambo District mayor confirmed the death count from rescue operations. Emergency workers heard screams from flooded buildings before water covered them completely.
Government officials demand immediate action to help flood victims. The forestry committee wants provincial leaders to provide shelter and food for homeless families. Officials warn that climate change will bring more flooding to the region. Leaders tell residents to avoid building homes in low areas near rivers. Schools need better protection for children who walk long distances to classes.
