Independent OnlineJohannesburg -. Burst dam walls, cars trapped in bumper-high water and a raging Jukskei River were caused by a heavy overnight storm in Gauteng. Pictures of flooded … The Johannesburg Roads Agency released a flash-flood warning on Friday morning … and more …read more Via: Johannesburg Google News MyJHB Read more on MyJHB. Join the … [Read more...] about Flooding mayhem … and there’s more to come – Independent Online
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Flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Irina – Treat Social Media Reports with Caution
The arrival of a cold front, combined with the Tropical Cyclone Irina, has resulted in heavy rains within the eThekwini Municipal area. Main incidents reported include localised flooding due to the clogging of water drainage systems, high wave levels, vehicle accidents and traffic light failure. Bathing at beaches and rivers has been banned due to the discolouration and … [Read more...] about Flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Irina – Treat Social Media Reports with Caution
Congratulations to Buffalo City Metro for Flood Response
Bhisho - Eastern Cape Local Government and Traditional Affairs MEC, Mlibo Qoboshiyane, is happy with the way Buffalo City Metro officials reacted to floods that hit the city on Tuesday. Qoboshiyane was this morning assessing the damage in the areas worst-affected by the storm in East London. The city received 42mm of rain in just one hour. "This was a natural disaster … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Buffalo City Metro for Flood Response
Storm shuts shopping centre’s lower level
East London - An early morning rainstorm saw a number of stores being forced to close at a shopping centre in East London today. Vincent Park Shopping Centre marketing manager, Allison Randall, said despite the centre's lower level being flooded, it was business as usual for stores trading on the upper level. "We've been able to clear up the water on both the upper and … [Read more...] about Storm shuts shopping centre’s lower level
Kleinbrak Flooding
On Wednesday 8 June 2011 from approximately 13h00 NSRI Mossel Bay assisted the emergency services with flooding in the Kleinbrak area. People and pets were evacuated from rising flood waters and removed to a community hall. NSRI Mossel Bay volunteers used their Surf 420 rescue craft Vodacom Rescuer IV to assist in the transportation of persons and animals, affected by the … [Read more...] about Kleinbrak Flooding
