Mganduli:Eastern Cape The OR Tambo District Municipality has announced the deployment of disaster management teams to evaluate the impact of recent heavy rains that have affected several communities within the district.
According to South African Government News Agency, these rains have severely battered the Eastern Cape-based municipality, disrupting access to various areas. The district’s disaster management teams are actively assessing the extent of the damage, identifying affected households, and determining the immediate needs of communities where daily activities and access to essential services have been disrupted.
The municipality has stated that the assessment process is ongoing, and a comprehensive update on the extent of the damage and necessary interventions will be provided once all information is consolidated. The municipality emphasized its commitment to coordinating disaster response efforts, collaborating with relevant stakeholders, and addressing the needs of affected communities.
Areas severely impacted include Mganduli town, where access was closed on Tuesday due to significant disruptions. Other affected regions include Buntingville, Nggleni, Green Farms in the Port St Johns Local Municipality, and several communities around Qumbu and Tolo in the Kumkani Mhiontlo Local Municipality. The municipality has urged all communities to remain vigilant and avoid crossing flooded rivers and low-lying bridges.
