South Africa: 20 or more families will end this year in tears and sorrow as flash flood claimed the lives of 20 people, with many still missing in Johannesburg This year came with several incidents of natural disaster and South African has been one of the most affected African countries.
The faith of a South African church has been tested as quite a number of their members were washed away and drowned yesterday evening while performing baptismal rituals in Jukskei River.
For now only tow bodies have been recovered as the SAPS and other South African security and emergency services stormed the area to carry out a search and rescue operation. The area is known for its bad weather and the same river has drowned many others before yesterday’s incident.
Specialized Support Units on scene following the recovery of around 20 bodies in the Jukskei River as a result of this afternoon’s flash floods.
Units are on scene with law enforcement.
⛔️ Currently Grayston Drive off ramp is closed off. pic.twitter.com/m2TDnDGhhA
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