Safripol’s Swift Response Brings Relief to Flood-Hit Communities [Video]

Safripol, in collaboration with partners, provided critical water tanks to flood-affected communities in Kwazulu-Natal, ensuring access to clean water and aiding in post-disaster recovery.

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (27 April 2024) – Water, the essence of life, is an invaluable resource often taken for granted until it becomes scarce. The devastating floods that hit Kwazulu-Natal (KZN) in April 2022 served as a stark reminder of our vulnerability, wreaking havoc on communities and severely compromising water supplies.

Amidst the chaos, Safripol, alongside other dedicated South African entities, stepped up with unwavering solidarity and swift action to address the urgent need for clean water.

The Kwazulu-Natal coastal zone, encompassing the greater Durban area and South Coast, experienced catastrophic flooding, with more than 300mm of rain falling in just 24 hours. This led to unprecedented devastation, claiming 459 lives, leaving 88 people missing and destroying over 4,000 homes. Furthermore, 40,000 people were left homeless, and 45,000 people were temporarily without …