Issued George Municipality, 9 April 2024
George Disaster Management Services have advised that the Outeniqua Pass is closed to motorists with immediate effect due to excess water on the road surface. Traffic Officials will be stationed at the entrances from George and Oudtshoorn’s side.
Updates will be provided should the pass reopen for vehicles.
George Disaster Management Services have advised that the Outeniqua Pass is closed to motorists with immediate effect due to excess water on the road surface. Traffic Officials will be stationed at the entrances from George and Oudtshoorn side.
Updates will be provided should the pass reopen for vehicles.
Issued George Municipality, 9 April 2024
George Disaster Management Services advises members of the public to please drive with extreme caution today. Several roads are semi-flooded in the George town area and outskirts.
Only travel if necessary, DRIVE SLOWLY and do not attempt to drive through a body of water that is fast-moving.
NAVIGATE WITH CAUTION
Klipdrif – road between Oudtshoorn and Outeniqua Pass
Waboomskraal – the second road is flooded
N2 touwsriver/ salinas. The road is being cleared of water and sand by SANRAL
Kaaimans remains open, with no major issues lot of water on the road
Langenhoven Street –
CLOSED
Hope Street
King George Road
Issued by George Municipality, April 9 @ 06:15
Due to heavy downpours, water is severely ponding (seeping upward from inside or below the surface) at the bottom section of York Street, R102 to the Go George Bus Depot. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid using this route if possible.
As a safety precaution against the floods, members of the public are urged to avoid being on the roads unless necessary. This applies to both motorists and pedestrians.
Issued George Municipality, 9 April @05:00
The George Municipality’s Disaster Management this morning warned that more heavy rains are expected this morning between 06:00 and 08:00 at its highest. With torrential rains throughout the past night, some areas have already been flooded including Courtnay and Hope Streets in the George.
We would like to ask the public to be cautious this morning, drive slowly, do not speed through water potholes, and follow law enforcement officials’ instructions. We also advise the community members, if possible, to delay their commute this morning to ease traffic congestion.
There is heavy mist in areas such as Kleinkrantz as you enter George, which can affect visibility, please take caution.
George Disaster Management Services are on standby to attend to any emergencies. The Municipality continue to monitor weather developments, and the public will be updated via George Municipal Social Media Channels.
AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311
An unexpected power outage occurred at Cherry Maur Street in Pacaltsdorp. On investigation, electricians found a cable fault in the middle of the road. The electrician can only be able to open the road and do repairs tomorrow, 9 April. The power will remain off until repairs are completed tomorrow.
The Gwaing Builder Rubble and Garden Refuse site situated at R102 Airport Road will close on Tuesday 09 April 2024, due to the predicted heavy rains and inclement weather. The Waste Transfer Station remains operational. For enquiries, please contact the Community Services at 044 802 2900 during office hours.
Earlier today we reported power outages in parts of George including Conville and Parkdene. The Electrotechnical Services Department confirmed that all power supply has been restored.
The public is advised that George Fire Services will be undertaking Control Burns in and around the Garden Route Dam over the next month, subject to weather conditions including wind direction to avoid smoke over residential areas. These control burns must however take place to ensure the reduction of the fuel load of cleared alien vegetation. The public will be advised on the day of a Control Burn.
Fire Emergencies must be reported to 044 801 6311.
The South African Weather Services has issued a Yellow Level 4 weather warning. Heavy rainfall is predicted for the George area this afternoon at approximately 16:00. The Garden Route including the George area is expected to receive rainfall of up to 60mm with possible flash flooding.
George Disaster Management Services are on standby to attend to any emergencies. The Municipality continue to monitor weather developments, and the public will be updated via George Municipal Social Media Channels.
Motorists are warned to drive with caution due to heavy rainfall and mist which is affecting visibility.
The public is advised to avoid walking/ and or swimming and parking vehicles at any of the beaches as they could be affected by storm surges.
AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311