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Barricades have been erected and motorists are being redirected via the William Moffett Expressway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2FNMBayM%2Fposts%2Fpfbid05hvw9Ta6HaEBwhMN2QAExSsKoN9WS9dQHMdnnACvmjZfC7iELqeSfaPTcdNktHMKl&#038;show_text=true&#038;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Flooding has also affected sections of the M4 Settlersway behind North End. While two lanes remain open, motorists travelling southbound and northbound have been advised to drive cautiously and comply with traffic management measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The municipality said conditions at cemeteries had improved slightly since yesterday, although several sites continue to experience challenges caused by flooding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The affected cemeteries include Motherwell, North End, Papenkuils, Missionvale, Despatch, Gerald Smith, Kabar, Matanzima and Bloemendal cemeteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Municipal teams are deploying tankers and water-suction equipment to remove water from graves, particularly in areas where vehicles are unable to access certain burial sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Municipality remains in close contact with undertakers and continues to work collaboratively to identify and implement practical solutions where challenges arise,\u201d the municipality said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials added that teams remain on standby and are closely monitoring conditions, while hoping that no further rainfall occurs in line with current weather forecasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Freel%2F36384225184526521%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=267&#038;t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; 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