Four people lost their lives in Mfekayi, near uMtubatuba in Mkhanyakude, after their houses were destroyed by the thunderstorms that swept through parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday morning.
The storm, accompanied by strong winds, left many families without housing. Trees were uprooted on the roads in St Lucia and some houses were completely destroyed.The roof of one house was blown off by the strong wind and mud houses were completely destroyed.
"Our initial report from Mtubatuba reveals that at least four individuals lost their lives due to a thunderstorm accompanied by strong wind. The storm tore roofs off houses and caused damage to infrastructure, including power cables, roads, bridges and vehicles," said Mngadi. There are also reports of damaged vehicles, and in certain areas, Eskom poles and cables are scattered across roads and people's properties.
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