Roads washed away as Cederberg Municipality experiences floods

Elements of the nation have skilled heavy rainfall, particularly within the Western Cape the place localised flooding has occurred.

In Citrusdal within the Cederberg municipality, the bridge crossing the Olifants River into city from the N7 has collapsed and the river is in full flood.

The municipality says that the entry highway to and from the city had been washed away on 15 June.

The entry highway to and from Citrusdal has washed away. Visitors is stopped on each side of the highway. In accordance with the Cederberg Municipality, Citrusdal is on lockdown.

‘The Cederberg Native Municipality is pleading with all residents to keep away from being on the highway. Within the areas minimize off attributable to flooding, folks ought to stay indoors and if a scenario is life-threatening, name the emergency quantity on 022 433 9400 instantly.’

• About 88 folks have been evacuated from the Riverview Casual Settlement and briefly housed within the Oranjeville Sports activities Corridor;
• Though Bo-river and Hexriver are open, the highway to Elandskloof is closed;
• Grade 4 to Grade 7 learner exams are postponed to Monday, 19 June, for youngsters residing exterior of Citrusdal;
• The electrical energy is off in elements of Citrusdal and Clanwilliam attributable to an Eskom fault;
• About 57 individuals who lived in non permanent housing on the sports activities grounds in Wupperthal have been evacuated and moved to the Eendrag Neighborhood Corridor.

As per a municipal assertion, the water infrastructure in Citrusdal is at the moment underneath extreme strain and residents are urged to make use of water sparingly. ‘We request the communities to cooperate with authorities and keep away from roads and affected areas. The municipality is assessing the municipal infrastructure throughout the municipal space and organising meals parcels and blankets for displaced /affected individuals.’

Citrusdal at 19h00. Be very cautious when driving in flooded areas – particularly at evening!! Highway Security and Flood Dangers for Drivers and Pedestrians – Don’t Threat Driving via Flowing Water!! https://t.co/KGctJvBoYt #ArriveAlive@ReenvalSA @afriwx @WCGovSafelyHome… pic.twitter.com/syB2bUYmf0

— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) June 15, 2023

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