KZN town battered by 'tornado-like' storm

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A “tornado-like” storm has ripped through the KwaZulu-Natal town of Newcastle‚ leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs dispatched disaster teams after the storm tore off roofs‚ toppled huge trees and power lines and left thousands in the dark‚ mainly in the Osizweni area‚ which is located outside the main town.

According to residents‚ the storm struck around 11pm on Thursday and “came in waves”. It resulted in homes flooding and becoming inaccessible.

More at : https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-01-26-kzn-town-battered-by-tornado-like-storm/