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At least 227 families in Komani who were left displaced when the town was hit by damaging floods recently, will be placed in temporary structures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As previously reported by the Komani-Karoo Express<\/strong><\/a>, severe rainfall in Komani began on February 8 and resulted in flooding in the town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On February 18, damaging floods hit the town of Komani again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The construction of 227 temporary structures began on February 22.<\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality\/Facebook<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, the construction of 227 temporary structures began on February 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WATCH: Komani once again hit by damaging floods following overnight rain<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, the municipality has cleared the building site and construction of the temporary structures for eRhawutini and Silvertown flood victims has begun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the 227 temporary structures, an ablution project is currently under way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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