The Western Cape government has urged residents in the southern Cape to stay indoors in areas affected by heavy rainfall and flooding as rescuers descend on the area to assist.
“We are aware of severe localised flooding, strong running water and difficult driving conditions across the region, with George particularly impacted,” said Anton Bredell, local government, environmental affairs and development planning minister.
Several clinics have been affected and there are reports of localised flooding at the George Mediclinic, which is being attended to. Driving may be particularly hazardous on rural gravel roads. If possible, stay indoors and off the roads and avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams.”“There are a few entrapments but not of a serious nature,” Lambinon said.No injuries have been reported thus far.