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Swollen River Water Next to Informal Settlements in Durban

Aerial view of severe flooding in Durban after heavy rains in March 2025

Image ID 57378181
Production Year 2025
Length 00:00:14
Production Company Big Red Digital Media
Resolution
FormatMP4

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Heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal province in Durban South Africa in March 2025 caused floods and landslides.Officials declared a disaster in this second-most populated South African province after severe flooding.Overflowing rivers led to widespread destruction and loss of life.

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