In a statement on Wednesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt expressed its condolences to South Africa over the floods in KwaZulu-Natal province, which resulted in many casualties and the destruction of facilities, homes, and infrastructure.

“Egypt, as a government and people, offers its sincere condolences to the government and people of the South African Republic and to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to all the injured,” the statement said, stressing that Egypt stands by South Africa in such painful affliction.

In a separate statement by the foreign ministry, Egypt also expressed its solidarity with the Philippines after the country was overtaken by a storm that resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.

The death toll from the heavy floods and landslides in both countries has exceeded 115, while many have been reported missing.