Level 5 warning for disruptive rain issued for NC on Wednesday

Level 5 warning for disruptive rain issued for Northern Cape on Wednesday. Photos: Stock

Level 4 warning for disruptive rain issued for NC on Wednesday

The SA Weather Service (SAWS) issued a level 4 warning for disruptive rain on Wednesday for several parts of the Northern Cape.

Level 5 warning for disruptive rain issued for NC on Wednesday

Level 5 warning for disruptive rain issued for Northern Cape on Wednesday. Photos: Stock

A level 4 warning for disruptive rain was issued by the SA Weather Service (SAWS) for several parts of the Northern Cape on Wednesday.

THE LEVEL 4 WARNING IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE UNTIL MIDNIGHT

According to the SAWS, the rain is expected to continue until midnight on Wednesday.

It furthermore warned that general flooding of low-lying areas could be expected.

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“Flooded roads causing dangerous driving conditions; damage to formal/informal infrastructure; disruption of services; agricultural losses, and possible loss of life might also occur.”

SAWS

WHAT AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED?

Here are the areas that are expected to be affected:

  • Dawid Kruiper
  • Twee Rivieren
  • Upington
  • Kai !Garib
  • Augrabies Falls
  • Tsantsabane
  • Postmasburg
  • !Kheis
  • Groblershoop
  • Siyathemba
  • Prieska
  • Emthanjeni
  • De Aar
  • Siyancuma
  • Griquastad
  • Kareeberg
  • VanWyksvlei
Level 5 warning for disruptive rain issued for NC on Wednesday
Level 5 warning for disruptive rain was issued for Northern Cape on Wednesday. Photo: SAWS

“If possible, stay indoors and off the roads, and avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams where water is above your ankles. If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground. In buildings, move valuables to a safe place above the expected flood level.”

SAWS

TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN DRIVING

All road users are requested to take extra caution:

  • Reduce speed
  • Switch on your headlights
  • Pedestrians should be careful when crossing the road
  • Avoid crossing rivers and streams where water is above your ankles

Households were urged to open/make pathways to allow water to flow out of their yards.

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Here is a checklist for residents to prepare for the extreme rainfall: 

  • Make sure that drainage pipes on your property are not blocked
  • Make sure that the stormwater gutters around your property are free from debris
  • Check for dead or burnt trees that have the potential of falling onto your property and causing damage
  • Place sandbags where necessary to protect critical areas
  • Check the terms of your insurance policy with regard to flood and mud damage
  • In informal settlements, raise the floor level of your home to be higher than the land outside
  • Listen to weather warnings that are issued by the South African Weather Service