Kouga Municipality has issued an urgent evacuation order for the Gamtoos Valley after the Kouga Dam exceeded full capacity, now sitting at 113%.
Heavy rain has triggered widespread flooding, road closures and landslides across the Kouga region and Garden Route, disrupting travel.
Kouga Local Municipality is responding to widespread flooding after approximately 100mm of overnight rain impacted various parts of the region.
Local municipalities in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District are addressing flooding challenges through special meetings to consider disaster declarations and community safety.
Winter brings comfort for some, but harsh reality for others, as Cape Town flooding shows. A reminder to stay grateful, compassionate, and mindful this season.
Cape Town emergency teams work round the clock as heavy rains trigger 480 flooding complaints across multiple suburbs over weekend
Heavy weekend rains caused severe flooding in Dunoon, leaving homes submerged, streets impassable and residents facing extensive damage