Sharjah 24 – AFP: A flash flood that followed heavy rains has killed nine people taking part in religious rituals in Johannesburg, emergency services said on Sunday.
"There was a group of 33 congregants conducting church rituals. Two people were swept away and confirmed dead on the scene. We continued the search this morning and have recovered seven other bodies," said Robert Mulaudzi, spokesman for the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services.