At least six people have died and 10 others missing after flash floods hit a South African town.
According to AFP, rescue teams resumed in Tuesday to search for bodies.
Torrential rain hit Ladysmith late on Sunday night sweeping cars off a main road and trapping people in homes, KwaZulu Natal provincial authorities said.
The scope of the disaster only became apparent late on Monday, a spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said, “At the moment, we have six people confirmed dead and still 10 people missing. The search is back on.”
Three bodies were found in a minibus carrying nine passengers. The other six are still missing, the spokesperson said.
One body was found in a house that was completely destroyed while two other people who were also inside are still unaccounted for.
