South Africa

George Municipality in S.A to Conduct Mop-Up Operations After Flooding

today10 April, 2024

Background

The George Municipality in South Africa will continue mop-up operations today following flooding in various parts of the Western Cape town. Disaster Management Services reported that some areas received over 100 millimeters of rain, leading to overflowing of the Garden Route Dam. Flooding affected homes, roads, and infrastructure such as the Wilderness Civils Depot and Water Treatment Works. Mayoral committee member for Community Safety, Marais Kruger, mentioned that wet and cold conditions will persist in the coming days, although no further extreme rainfall is anticipated.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen