Heavy rains have caused havoc in some areas of Limpopo causing major dams and rivers to overflow, says the Provincial Disaster Management Centre.
The heavy rains, caused by Cyclone Dando which fell within the areas of Maruleng and Ba-Palaborwa, resulted in some communities in areas like Finale being cut-off as a result of inaccessible roads.
Disaster Management is already on site rescuing some community members who can’t cross over some roads and rivers. There are no casualties or death cases reported at the moment.
The Hoedspuit area is the most affected with up to 380 millimeters of rain having been measured. The Blyde Dam is overflowing by 111 percent and Klaserie Dam by 108 percent.
Olifants and Blyde River reported 3118.43 and 688 cubic metres per second, respectively. The Maruleng Municipal Offices have also been flooded.
The Mopani District Management Centre established a joint operational team at Hoedspruit with all relevant role players to coordinate all activities.
The MEC for CoGHSTA, Mr Soviet Lekganyane, as political head of the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, calls upon all the people of Limpopo, to be vigilant and take extra caution.
“The Provincial Disaster Management Centre is ready to handle any eventuality,” he said.
Disaster Management is everybody’s business. In case of any Disaster, members of the public should report the incident to their district offices or provincial disaster management centre on the toll free number 0800 222 111.
The Provincial Disaster Management Centre is continuing with the assessment of the damage.
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