Flood update: Second body recovered
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Date: 2025-03-17 13:06:37

Flood update: Second body recovered

ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
15 MARCH 2025
 
FLOOD UPDATE: SECOND BODY RECOVERED 
 
The City’s Search and Rescue team was this morning, 15 March called out to lower Molweni to recover a body that was washed away during the recent floods. 
 
The body of a 21-year-female was recovered from the river.
 
This brings the number of Thursday’s flood fatalities to two. 
 
This comes after the death of a 54-year-old female whose vehicle washed away while attempting to cross a low-lying bridge. 
 
The public is urged to remain vigilant and avoid crossing bridges. 
 
The City’s Disaster and Emergency Unit personnel remains on high alert during this period. 
 
Residents are advised to take precautionary measures to prevent possible injuries.
 
Motorists are also urged to follow traffic reports and use alternative routes. 
 
ENDS
Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit.