Relief efforts activated to respond to Majakaneng flooding
Relief efforts have been activated after 30 houses flooded and two others reportedly collapsed in Majakaneng due to heavy rains experienced on Tuesday.
Four people were rescued after a car with five occupants was reportedly washed away in the afternoon. The police diving unit was summoned to the scene to search for the fifth person who still remains unaccounted for.
While emergency services have been placed on high alert and people living downstream are advised to alert authorities of any threat of flooding as the Department of Water Affairs has opened sluice valves at the Hartbeespoortdam which is overflowing.
The Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport and Madibeng Local Municipality Technical Services are attempting to redirect excess water.
The municipality has provided temporary shelter, blankets and tents to the affected families in Majakaneng. South African Social Security Agency has been activated to provide social relief of distress grants to the 30 families.
The Provincial Disaster Management Centre has been placed on high alert as the South African Weather Service predicts more heavy rains in the province over the next few days.
A Joint Operation Centre is to be convened on Wednesday morning to coordinate further relief efforts which might be required.
Enquiries:
Lesiba Moses Kgwele, Spokesperson
Tel: 018 388 3705
Cell: 083 629 1987
Fax: 018 388 3157
E-mail: LKgwele@gmail.com
