Deadly Floods Devastate South Africa’s Eastern Cape: At Least 49 Dead, More Missing

At least 49 people have died in devastating floods that swept through South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, with officials warning the death toll may rise as search and rescue operations continue.

The severe weather hit early Tuesday, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and even snowfall to some areas. The town of Mthatha was among the hardest hit, with entire communities displaced and infrastructure damaged.

Among the dead were…