Tag: floods

South Africa: The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, under the leadership of MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba, today, Thursday, 09 March 2023, hosted the last MINMEC of the quarter of the 2022/2023 financial year.

Pretoria: On the occasion of World Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) Day, the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, applauds the NGO sector, which is at the forefront of implementing programmes that uphold human rights and giving voice to the most vulnerable in our society.

KwaZulu Natal: Heavy rains in Jozini, North of KwaZulu Natal, have impacted the Makhathini Irrigation Scheme and its surroundings.

Nigeria: Flood can have devastating consequences, and there is a need for necessary measures to be taken to mitigate the impact of these natural disasters and the importance of accurate flood forecasting in protecting the lives and properties of our citizens cannot be overstated". This statement was made by the Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu, at the 8th edition of the Presentation of the 2023 Annual Flood OUTLOOK (AFO) by The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) in Abuja on 17th February 2023.

South Africa: The Mopani District Municipality’s Executive Mayor, Cllr Pule Shayi, has sent his heartfelt condolences to the families that lost their loved ones due to drowning since the start of the persistent rains last week.