GQEBERHA – Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has intensified flood disaster mop-up operations across affected communities following the recent severe weather that caused widespread disruption across the Metro.

Recovery work is continuing as municipal teams respond to storm damage affecting key public facilities, including municipal libraries and museums.

The Municipality’s Joint Operations Centre (JOC) met this morning (Tuesday, 19 May) to assess progress and coordinate ongoing recovery interventions across all affected areas.

The Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture Directorate confirmed damage to key economic and tourism infrastructure, including the Fresh Produce Market and Visitor Information Centres.

The Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Department also reported flood-related impacts on municipal libraries and museums, with assessments ongoing to determine the full extent of the damage.

Meanwhile, the R367 bridge in Kariega remains closed due to safety concerns following structural damage caused by the floods.

Local farmers have also reported livestock losses linked to the flooding in surrounding rural areas.

Infrastructure and Engineering teams are continuing with pothole repairs and broader road rehabilitation work across the Metro as part of efforts to restore damaged infrastructure and improve mobility in impacted areas.

Corporate Services reported structural storm damage, including the roof of a ward councillor’s office that was blown off during the severe weather conditions.

The Municipality says recovery and mop-up operations will continue in a coordinated manner as teams work to restore essential services and repair damaged infrastructure across the Metro.

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