The department is pleased with the heavy rains as they will bring relief to the drought-stricken Little Karoo.
The department of water & sanitation has assured citizens that it is working closely with local municipalities affected by flooding and disaster management structures in the southern Cape to prevent further damage to properties and minimise loss of life.
Ratau also said that while flooding may have undesirable effects, the department is pleased with the heavy rains as they will bring relief to the drought-stricken Little Karoo. On Monday, dozens of schools and roads were closed and municipal services were disrupted by heavy rain and flooding along the Garden Route. Major roads in George wereRatau said the local municipality’s joint operations centre has already been activated, and the department’s hydrology team is in constant contact with the JOC.
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