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Tragedy Strikes Eastern Cape: Deadly Floods Leave Trail of Destruction Eastern Cape, South Africa  At least 49 people have lost their lives and dozens more remain missing after torrential rains triggered catastrophic flooding across South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. Authorities have declared a state of disaster , as rescue operations continue and the true scale of the devastation begins to emerge. Deadly Waters Sweep Away Lives Among the victims were six high school students whose school bus was swept off a low-lying bridge in the OR Tambo District on Tuesday morning. According to local officials, the vehicle was attempting to cross a river swollen by overnight rainfall when it was engulfed by a powerful current. Four students are still unaccounted for , and rescue teams are scouring nearby riverbanks for any signs of survivors. "This is one of the darkest days for our community," said Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane during a press briefing. "Our thoug...