Mitchell Dzoro
Torrential rains in the Eastern Cape region of Nelson Mandela Bay have led to the forced relocation of over 1 000 people across multiple local wards.
The floodwaters claimed the lives of at least 7 people and the displaced locals have found temporary shelter in community halls spread across the metropolitan area.
Sithembiso Soyaya, a spokesperson for the Metro, indicated that disaster management teams are operating on high alert.
“The SANDF has deployed a helicopter to help assess and access inaccessible areas. Gift of the Givers an,d Rescue South Africa have also come on board to support search and rescue operations. The Kariega Driving License Test Centre (DLTC) will be closed on Monday, 3 June, and Tuesday, 4 June 2024 due to flooding and infrastructure damage,” said Soyaya.
The town of Kariega, a town that lies north of Qqeberha in the Nelson Mandela Bay has seen portions submerged underwater as a result of the heavy downpours that took place this past Saturday.