Emergency Services on High Alert as Flooding Hits Garden Route and Central Karoo

Emergency services on high alert as flooding hits Garden Route and Central Karoo

Emergency services remain on high alert in the Garden Route and Central Karoo as severe flooding and road closures follow an Orange Level 8 warning from the Western Cape Government.

93 residents evacuated along Garden Route as severe weather alerts issued

The Groot River Dam has been overflowing for the first time this year amid severe weather conditions and persistent rainfall over the past 24 hours.

93 residents evacuated as relentless rain batters the Garden Route

As heavy rain continues to sweep across parts of the Western Cape, dozens of Garden Route residents have been forced from their homes while emergency teams work around the clock to monitor rising rivers, flooded roads and deteriorating conditions, Cape {town} Etc reports. Authorities confirmed that 93 people from De Rust and Welgeluk were evacuated as a precaution after persistent rainfall raised concerns about flooding and community safety. The…

Residents evacuated amid weather warning in Garden Route

The Western Cape Government says authorities continue to closely monitor the impact of the severe weather system affecting residents in parts of the province. This is as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued an orange level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall over the Garden Route from Wednesday into Thursday.   Provincial disaster management teams, emergency services and municipalities are reportedly fully activated and on high alert.  …