Residents advised to be on alert as heavy rain is forecast for Mpumalanga
02 March 2012
The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in Mpumalanga would like to advise all residents of the province to be on alert of possible heavy rains that are expected in the province. Heavy rains are expected from Saturday, 03 March 2012 over the lowveld areas of Mpumalanga moving to the Highveld and the eastern parts of Mpumalanga. This rain is due to Tropical system IRINA currently situated over the Northern region of the Mozambique Channel but is projected to start moving in a south westerly direction towards the South Coast Mozambique.
The department has instructed all municipalities and
Disaster Management teams to be on full alert and on standby. The heavy rains
could result in an increase of dam and river levels thus making small streams
very dangerous. People must move away from river banks and they must avoid
crossing full rivers and over flowing bridges.
Parents are urged to warn children not to play next to
streams and rivers. The department requests all communities to take precautions
especially those who are staying in low-lying areas. In case of any possible
flooding residents are advised to call the Disaster Management Toll free number
0800 202 507. The Department will be monitoring the situation
very closely.
Contact Person:
Simphiwe Kunene
Cell: 082 413 3931
Issued by: The Department of Co-operative Governance and
Traditional Affairs.
