Magazine date:
Apr 2022 
During the night of April 13 to 14, 2022, heavy rains struck the east coast of South Africa, notably in the Durban region, causing severe flooding.
At least 340 people died due to the storms, while dozens of others are still missing. According to local authorities, the death toll may rise further.
In terms of material damage, thousands of houses were destroyed, roads were blocked and several bridges collapsed.
The disaster also caused power cuts and disrupted water supplies.
This was the heaviest rainfall recorded in over 60 years.