A YELLOWWOOD Park home at 11 Heron Way Road was hit hard during the floods that devastated Durban last week.
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Home owner, Joe Dlamini shared with the SUN about the traumatic experience that has left him and his family in distress and temporarily homeless. According to Joe, water from the heavy rains and suspected blocked water drains, had started accumulating against the concrete fence, separating him and his neighbour, above his home.
“The pressure from the water against the fence caused an outburst of water into our property, bringing in a flood of water, boulders and thick mud into our backyard. Inside the house it caused destruction and damage in every room, to the front of our house, taking our automated gate along with it into the road.
What is left standing is a traumatising reminder of the fateful morning of Tuesday, 23 April,” he explained.
Upon arrival at the house, one is met by an obstacle course of debris and mud to what used to be a beautiful suburban home that housed a family of six that is now staying at a guesthouse until their home insurance can provide them with an another place to stay.
“We are in the process of trying to find another home through my home insurance policy with the bank which has been quite a battle. Appeals to the municipality for assistance and disaster management have been frustrating, as they are yet to respond to my queries as my case is apparently not is a state of emergency. Councillor Gavin Hegter has, however, been around since day one advising me on the necessary steps to take,” said Joe.
The Dlamini family stand united against the unfortunate ordeal and are working towards restoring a sense of normalcy after what they describe as a natural disaster which spared their lives by the grace of God.
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