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World Methodist Council Statement on Floods in South Africa

The World Methodist Council expresses its sincere condolences to the families of flood
victims in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. As mop-up operations continue after a
week of heavy rainfall and flooding, the death toll reached 433. Scores of people are still
missing and thousands displaced.


Bishop Ivan Abrahams, the General Secretary, is deeply saddened by the loss of life
and devastation and expressed prayers for a speedy recovery for those injured. He concurred with
climate scientists that we will continue to see extreme weather patterns due to global
warming. Abrahams appealed to Methodist relief agencies to assist those affected.

Raging brown flood waters of a river in flood near Swellendam, South Africa
Photo 27956088 / Flood South Africa © Andre Van Der Veen | Dreamstime.com
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