Hundreds dead and dozens missing after floods devastate South Africa
The rains began on April 11 — some areas received up to 18 inches in just 48 hours. Fast-moving floodwaters submerged parts of one of Africa’s busiest port cities, Durban, destroying roads, hospitals, schools and entire neighborhoods.
When South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited hard-hit areas last week he blamed the deluge on climate change. Scientists warn that extreme storms will happen more frequently as the Earth warms.