Tornadoes claim 11 lives in South Africa’s 2nd most populous province

A trail of destruction in south Africa’s coastal province of Kwazul-Natal.

At least two tornadoes hit the country’s second most populous province on Monday (Jun. 04).

Local authorities said Tuesday (Jun. 04) that eleven people were confirmed dead and over 55 injuries were reported.

Resident Otto Zondo recounts a sleepless night:

“When I woke up I couldn’t open the door because of the corrugated Iron sheet blocking the door from the outside. When I pulled the sheet metal, I saw this strong whirlwind with loud thunder and heavy rain. As I was inside my house, it was…