Following the heavy rain that started yesterday, 21 October 2024, the ares below have been severely affected by localised flooding.
- Ibhayi: Dongweni area, Mavuso Road, Mase Steet, Meke Street,Boxer in Njoli, Veeplaas, Nkanini, Cleary Park, Enkanini, Kiwane, Sharpville and Masakhane.
- Motherwell: Steve Tshwete Village, Khayelitsha, Shukushukuma, Nomakanjani, Young Park Informal Settlement (NU8), Vukani, Mjondolo and Ikamvelihle.
- Northern Areas: Misssionvale, Qunu, Vaastrap and Riemvasmaak.
- Kariega: Lapland, Jubilee Park (Die Gaat), Dr. Braun. Willow Dam is also currently overflowing.
As a relief measure, residents have been moved to Sunshine School, Missionvale Care Centre and the UCC Church. NMBM’s Disaster Management Directorate will be moving residents from Laapland to Tambo Hall, residents from Veeplaas and Soweto will be moved to Veeplaas Community Hall and residents from Soweto and Salamntu will be moved to Soweto Community Hall. Residents will be provided with mattresses, blankets and soup whilst mop up operations continue. Gift of the Givers, Shoprite, NHC Nama Royal House, Al-Imdaad Foundation and SASCO Pepsi Co have donated warm meals that will go to residents who have been moved to the evacuation halls.
Motorists are urged to avoid the roads below and remain vigilant when driving.
- Third Avenue Dip
- Boswell Street toward the M4 Freeway
- Standford Road & Drew Street
- Allister Miller Drive
- Marine Drive & Brookes Hill Road
- Kleinskool & Bethelsdorp Roads
- N2 Freeway behind Deal Party
- La Roche Drive & Strandfontein Road
- Kempston Road, Sidwell Area
- Cape Road & 3rd Avenue
Old Grahamstown Road, Swartkops area 12. Ingwe Road, Motherwell 13. Addo Road, Motherwell 14. Struanway Road, Struandale 15. M4 Freeway toward Russell Road – Campanile area
Kariega:
- Graaff Reinett Road & Channer Street
- Algoa Road & Melbrookes Avenue
- Cutler Street & Kruisriver Road
- Rocklands Road
- Gibbon Street, Jubilee Hotel area
- Frans Claasen Street, Despatch
Traffic officers are patrolling main routes and are on point duty at major intersections.
The Joint Operations Centre was activated last night and updates will follow timeously.
MORE: Roads to Avoid Today – 22 October Flooding
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