Residents warned of heavy rain fall
17 October 2012
The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in Mpumalanga would like to warn all residents of the province to be on alert as heavy rains currently continue in the province. The heavy rains are expected to continue until Saturday, 20 October 2012.
The department has instructed all municipalities 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 and rivers very dangerous. People are advised to 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. A special caution is issued to all learners on their way to and from school not to cross full rivers and bridges. All road users are urged to be extremely cautious on the roads as they are wet and rocks might have fallen in some areas. In case of any possible flooding residents are advised to call the Disaster Management Toll free number 0800 202 507.
Contact Person:
Simphiwe Kunene
Cell: 082 413 3931
Issued by: The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs.
