49 Dead as Floods Ravage South Africa’s Eastern Cape

South Africa's Eastern Cape is reeling from unimaginable devastation after deadly floods, driven by an intense cold front with gale-force winds and snow, swept across the province. The town of Mthatha bears the brunt, with a school bus carrying students tragically swept away, and the death toll escalating to 49. Hundreds of families are homeless, their lives uprooted. As rescue operations enter their third day, the National Disaster Management Centre coordinates relief efforts amidst widespread destruction. This disaster highlights the vulnerability of poor communities to extreme weather, echoing the 2022 Durban floods. South Africa mobilizes for recovery as the waters recede, offering deepest condolences to affected families and urging vigilance.