Evacuation and Relocation of flooded affected families in Nelson Mandela Bay is currently underway.
The NMBM wishes to inform residents that more than 500 residents from the following areas have been evacuated and relocated:
Ward: Areas Affected | Number of Residents | Relocated to:
- 29: Qunu, Jacvhacter, Vastrap | 350 | Booysens Park Community Hall
- 31: Moolerground | 100 | Missionvale Primary School
- 38: Daku, Korea | 57 | Families refused relocation over concerns for their belongings
- 47: Doorenhook | 10
- 40: Veteklep | 50 | Nomzamo Pre-Primatry School
- 53: Nomkanjani | 1 | Moved to Family
- 18: Ramaphosa, Bongweni | Number not confirmed as yet
Number of fatalities reported increase to six. It is with great sadness to report that six people have been declared as deceased in the following areas Kamesh (1x 18 year old female), Kariega (1x 62 year old male), KwaNobuhle (4 – 3 year old girl, 47 year old male, 62 year old male, 41 year old male), Kabega Park (1 x female unconfirmed), Walmer (1 x male unconfirmed).
All emergency services are currently conducting search and rescue operations. The SANDF has deployed a helicopter to help assess and access inaccessible areas. Gift of the Givers and Rescue South Africa have also come on board to support search and rescue operations.
- We appeal for all resident to remain vigilant.
- Listen for regular weather updates.
- Postpone travel arrangements until it is safer to travel.
- Avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams, whether driving or on foot.
- Monitor the weather conditions and if need be, identify areas to safely store valuable items from flood water.
Damage to Kariega Traffic Centre
The Kariega Driving License Test Centre (DLTC) will be closed on Monday, 3 June and Tuesday 04 June 2024 due to flooding and the infrastructure damage.
We’ll re-assess the situation and get back to the public with prompt update on the situation. Please note that Korsten and Motherwell DLTC will be open.
For more information please contact: Uitenhage DLTC Management Rep Simphiwe Sijaji: 0794900413.
To be report any emergencies please contact: 041 585 1555.
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