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Freak Hailstorm in South Africa Destroys Dozens of Homes

05/19/2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

“A hailstorm has damaged 53 houses in the Hoyi area of Komatipoort in Mpumalanga.

Some of the houses were totally destroyed in the storm on Tuesday night, the department of co-operative governance and traditional affairs said in a statement.

Blankets and tents were given to the 341 people affected.

‘The department of social development will distribute food parcels to the affected families today,’ the department said.”  Source.

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