The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is deeply saddened to inform the public of the unfortunate passing of three residents in Kariega due to the adverse weather conditions caused by persistent rains and floods Rescue operations are searching for another victim who was swept aways by the floods. Sixty-five residents have been rescued, whilst two have been reported missing.
The NMBM and other stakeholders have established a Joint Operating Centre at the South End Fire Station, which includes emergency services such as SAPS, sea rescue, NMBM Metro Police, EMS, NMBM disaster management, and NMBM fire.
Search and rescue operations have been working throughout the night and continue to do so.
Evacuation Halls for affected residents are available in the following areas:
- Kariega City Hall
- Rosedale indoor sports centre
- Kariega indoor sport centre
- VGK Church (CNR Palm Drive and Gamble Street
- Christlike Gemeente Kerk, Kariega (2 Malva Street)
- Anglican Church (Chase Street)
Members of the public who wish to provide any support can drop of the provisions at the South End Fire Station.
Roads closed:
- Algoa Road
- Mel Brooks Road, kwaNobuhle
- Matanzima Road (sinkhole).
Electricity has been restored in the following areas:
- Fairview
- Humewood (A section still off, investigation underway).
- Kragga Kamma
- Lorraine
- Lovemore Heights
- Miramar
- Mount Pleasant
- Newton Park – parts of.
- Overbaakens
- Pari Park
- Summerstrand
- Theescombe
- Walmer
- Walmer Heights
- Woodlands and the surrounding regions.
NMBM has promptly activated its standby resources and is diligently responding to electricity outages. Our teams are working around the clock to identify and resolve the issues as quickly as possible. However, due to the ongoing storms, we anticipate a significant number of additional power outages over the coming days.
KwaNobuhle is also affected by water outages due to the KwaNobuhle trunk pipe being damaged by the flood at Bucwa street, affecting 75% of KwaNobuhle. Teams are currently working to restore water supply. In the interim water trucks are being mobilised to provide water to residents.
We assure the public that all stakeholders including Gift of the Givers are doing everything within their disposal to restore services and mitigate the impact of these power, water outages, save, and protect lives. We ask for your patience and understanding as our crews navigate the challenges posed by the adverse weather conditions.
The MBDA CEO, Anele Qaba has also deployed 206 workforce towards the clean- up/mop-up operations in Kariega.
We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your cooperation and support during this time.
NMB Communications
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