Al-Imdaad Foundation responds to heavy rainfall in Msinga
21 Feb 2013
Al-Imdaad Foundation responds to heavy rainfall in Msinga
Al-Imdaad Foundation responds to heavy rainfall in Msinga
19 Feb 2013The Al-Imdaad Foundation together with representatives from Umzinyathi District Municipality and the Department of Social Development distributed 85 food parcels to those most affected. Recipients verified by the Department of Social Development convened at Msinga Top Ward 16 where the distribution took place.
On Monday,11 February 2013, severe thunderstorms struck Ward 5 of Tugela Ferry in the Malomini area. Heavy rainfall accompanied by high wind speeds resulted in flash floods causing extensive damage to housing and road infrastructure within the Msinga Local Municipality. Members of the Al-Imdaad Foundation conducted an assessment on the 14 of February 2013 finding that 138 houses were affected across all wards, 8 people lost their lives and 2 people were missing. In Ward 5 of Tugela Ferry, 6 houses were badly affected resulting in the families of those homes being relocated to another area and housed in Wendy Houses.