Dear Residents There have been some fairly good rainfalls over the last weeks. However, communities tend to forget the crucial value of water when it is freely available and the daily consumption is slowly creeping up. The average daily consumption for the last four months (in megalitres): May - 246 June - 250 July - 235 October - 264 It certainly appears that most people have lost the urgency to save rainwater. Residents are encouraged to save at least 10 - 15% on their … [Read more...] about Please Continue to Save Water
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Joint Operations Centre in operation over the weekend as more rain predicted
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Joint Operations Centre will be in operation for the weekend as the South African Weather Service predicts light rain from midnight that will grow in intensity by tomorrow morning around 10am. Since Wednesday, 17 October when the rain started the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Disaster Management Officers assisted almost 1500 vulnerable residents from areas such as Missionvale, Motherwell, KwaNobuhle, Greenbushes, New Brighton, Arcadia amongst … [Read more...] about Joint Operations Centre in operation over the weekend as more rain predicted
Ongoing heavy rain expected that could result in localized flooding
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Joint Operations Centre, established on Wednesday to deal with flood-related incidents, is currently on alert as ongoing heavy rain is predicted for the weekend resulting in localized flooding. Disaster Management Officials of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is currently working hard in suburbs affected by the rising water levels to assist with evacuations to nearby community facilities. Those accommodated in community halls due to flooded shacks or … [Read more...] about Ongoing heavy rain expected that could result in localized flooding
Swan the first woman co-driver to win the VW Rally
The wettest weather experienced on a round of the SA Rally Championship in years was not enough to prevent Castrol Team Toyota's Johnny Gemmell and Carolyn Swan from scoring their first win together in the Volkswagen Rally in the Eastern Cape on Saturday. Round four of the championship, run over two days in the Uitenhage, PE, Longmore Forest and Gamtoos areas, coincided with heavy rain and freezing temperatures that moved in from the west on Thursday night, turning the 180 kilometres of … [Read more...] about Swan the first woman co-driver to win the VW Rally
Moderate to heavy showers expected within next hour
Moderate to heavy showers are expected in Nelson Mandela Bay within the next hour according to information received from the South African Weather Service at 11:45am. Residents are requested to be cautious and as far as possible avoid going to lower lying areas as we had two possible drownings thus far. The level of the Swartkops River is also rapidly rising currently. Road Closures Third Avenue dip (Newton Park) Seaview Road Genadendal Road (Uitenhage) Kruisriver Road … [Read more...] about Moderate to heavy showers expected within next hour
Some PE Rain Images
These images taken between 23 and 24 March were sent to MyPE. After the Weather Guru's epic fail to predict the rainfall last night I can't help but feel a little cheated - not only did I climb onto my roof to do a little bit of preventative maintenance beforehand but the prediction of a deluge failed miserably. See: Massive Rain Forecast – Don’t be fooled by the sunny day today for evidence of my complicity in making people all over Port Elizabeth scramble to batten down the hatches. As a … [Read more...] about Some PE Rain Images
Massive Rain Forecast – Don’t be fooled by the sunny day today
Isn't it strange how easily we become complacent? The Port Elizabeth Weather Guru is presently (08h30 on 25 March 2012) forecasting a massive deluge of rain between 17h00 and 23h00 of 15.1 millimetres. The forecast changes three hourly as more information comes in so you may see different numbers to ours. We forget to check the weather forecast and then bam get hit by some really inclement weather and then look for someone to blame for our lack of foresight? Here is one number that you … [Read more...] about Massive Rain Forecast – Don’t be fooled by the sunny day today
Joint Operations Centre Monitors Expected Heavy Showers
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Joint Operations Centre was operational from 13h00 on Saturday afternoon as more heavy showers were expected. Working after hours Municipal spokesperson, Kupido Baron, said; "We also note with concern that barriers were removed from the Third Avenue Dip and the M4 in the vicinity of the North End Prison which inevitably endanger the lives of other motorists as they are not aware that the roads were initially blocked off. "High water levels are also … [Read more...] about Joint Operations Centre Monitors Expected Heavy Showers
Rain, Rain, Glorious Rain
And it came down in torrents last night in Port Elizabeth prompting one member of the Nelson Mandela Bay Communications department to issue a warning at 9:30 pm last night - well done Kupido Baron in showing your commitment to the safety of our citizens! What KB wrote; "The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to request motorists to exercise extreme care by adhering to safe following distances on all the roads as water levels are rising due to persistent rain. "Roads affected at … [Read more...] about Rain, Rain, Glorious Rain
Moderate to Heavy Rains Expected to Continue Until 15:00 Today
Disaster Management Officials are out scouting various parts of Nelson Mandela Bay to identify and relieve families in need. No incidents or disaster relief efforts have been reported thus far. Moderate rain started falling during the early hours of the morning and further heavier falls are expected during the day. According to Hugh van Niekerk of the weather office in Port Elizabeth, the easterly parts of the city has most of the significant falls with mainly Uitenhage and the Coega … [Read more...] about Moderate to Heavy Rains Expected to Continue Until 15:00 Today
Bay Road Closures and Electricity Outages
Traffic Update - accidents were reported yesterday morning in Melbrooks Road, Uitenhage behind the Volkswagen plant. Another one was at the intersection of Commercial and Rundle Road, no injuries were reported in both accidents. Where R75 (Uitenhage Road) intersects with M19 there an accident with 5 minor injuries was reported. At Seaview Road in Bushypark Area, the road is flooded and is closed with traffic officials redirecting traffic in the area. The 3rd Avenue Dip in Newton Park has been … [Read more...] about Bay Road Closures and Electricity Outages
Localized Flooding Affected Several Areas in Nelson Mandela Bay
Localized flooding is affecting several areas in Nelson Mandela Bay as a result of flooding in the city and surrounding peri-urban areas. Although the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in conjunction with the South African Weather Office, Provincial Traffic Department, South African Army and Emergency Services pro-actively informed communities about the imminent persistent rain, the focus of the Joint Operation Centre is to prevent the loss of lives. Staff at the centre handled more than 274 … [Read more...] about Localized Flooding Affected Several Areas in Nelson Mandela Bay
The Welcoming Rains Unfortunately Left Some of our Residents Flooded and in Need
Dear Friends There are pockets of settlements of our City, where many have been left stranded and most uncomfortable after the rains. I am particularly making an appeal for the people of the Block 40 informal Settlement, on the front step of the Red Location Cultural Precinct, whose shacks are leaking and or flooded with water. Whatever you have which you may think could assist them would be most welcome, such as blankets, towels, clothes, food ( baby formula, canned food, beans, samp, … [Read more...] about The Welcoming Rains Unfortunately Left Some of our Residents Flooded and in Need
Joint Operation Centre in Place as Continuous Rain Expected
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has put a Joint Operation Centre (JOC) in place this afternoon to monitor the area under the jurisdiction of the local government institution after continuous rain has been predicted throughout the night. The JOC, consisting of Disaster Management, Safety and Security divisions and different departments of the municipality, are currently dealing with different reports received as much needed rain is pouring down. Residents are requested to avoid lower … [Read more...] about Joint Operation Centre in Place as Continuous Rain Expected
