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Cape Town storm floods 26 informal settlements and damages more than 10 000 structures

More than 41 000 people have been affected by severe flooding in Cape Town as South Africa declares a national disaster after storms, heavy rain and wind batter multiple provinces

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Cape Town storm floods 26 informal settlements and damages more than 10 000 structuresMore than 41 000 people have been affected by severe flooding in Cape Town as South Africa declares a national disaster after storms, heavy rain and wind batter multiple provinces
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