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A heavy storm hit the Western Cape, leading to flooding in some parts of the province.
Disaster management officials were on standby and received multiple reports of trapped people.
Residents in parts of the Cape Agulhas municipality were evacuated from their homes.
Disaster management officials in the Western Cape have asked the South African Air Force to be on standby to rescue people affected by flooding after a storm hit the province on Wednesday.
Colin Diener, the province s chief of disaster management, told News24 that they received several reports of people who were trapped as a result of the flooding.
In times of disaster, the United Way of Jamaica (UWJ) has always sprung into action to provide relief and assistance to the most vulnerable.
The UWJ/St Vincent & The Grenadine-Disaster Relief Fund launched today is aimed at assisting with restoration efforts following the recent volcanic eruptions in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Donations to the fund will assist with the immediate needs of COVID-19 personal protective gears, water, bedding, sanitary products for babies, the elderly and women, along with other items.
Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham, Chair of the United Way of Jamaica shared that “the United Way Jamaica stands ready to assist, through our network as we are uniquely positioned to provide immediate disaster response, including raising funds and providing resources to assist in any way possible.”
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