Premier Modise conveys condolences as flooding death toll rises to seven
North West Premier Thandi Modise is saddened by the deaths of seven people who drowned due to flooding as a result of the heavy rains experienced in Dr Ruth Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District.
“We wish to convey our condolences to the families that have lost their loved ones in these tragic incidents and also wish the 97 who were injured when their mud houses collapsed across the province a speedy recovery. Our hearts and prayers are with the three families who are still waiting for the bodies of their loved ones to be recovered,” Premier Modise said.
Modise said that those displaced after their mud houses collapsed will be considered for social emergency housing and those in need will be assisted to access social relief of distress grants after Social workers and SASSA officials have concluded needs assessments.
The District Disaster Management Centre is distributing blankets, food parcels, cottage tents and arranging temporary shelter to those who are displaced. Four bridges are reported to have been washed away affecting about 26 villages.
BonaBona, Morokweng and Pomfret were inaccessible on Friday due to flooding.
A joint operating centre has been activated to operate 24 hours.
The Premier has called on members of the public to exercise extreme caution when they cross flooding rivers and streams and for those in low lying areas to take precautionary measures and to keep authorities informed of threatening conditions for early intervention.
Emergency relief efforts are being coordinated to support over 700 families affected by flooding reported in several areas across the province due to heavy rains experienced over the past few days.
Enquiries:
Lesiba Moses Kgwele, Spokesperson
Tel: 018 388 3705
Cell: 083 629 1987
Fax: 018 388 3157
E-mail: LKgwele@gmail.com
