/ 14 April 2022

Perfect storm: Heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal exposes reality of poor planning

Safrica Weather Flood
Roads and other infrastructure has been damaged and at least 253 people have died. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)

In the face of climate change, inadequate urban planning in eThekwini exacerbates flooding and poor road maintenance in KwaZulu-Natal and the rest of South Africa affects food security

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