The damaged R40 Selati River Bridge outside Phalaborwa, Limpopo. Picture: Supplied. Some residents of Limpopo had to climb on the roofs of their homes to escape raging floods, the provincial department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) said, as rain continues to fall across Limpopo.
Both Limpopo and Mpumalanga are grappling with severe weather conditions and relentless rainfall has caused widespread flooding, school closures, infrastructure damage and the suspension of flights. Limpopo Cogta spokesperson Tsakani Baloyi said the rain is persisting around Giyani and other areas. โIn some areas, we are told people have to get on top of their roofs to be safe.
The chopper from Phalaborwa is going to a place called Maula Ranch.โ Baloyi said Cogta MEC Basikopo Makamu will be visiting some affected areas. โSo the situation is still dire. Itโs still raining,โ Baloyi said.
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๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฃ๐ข ๐๐๐ข๐ข๐๐ฆParents in Riba Cross, London outside Burgersfort in Limpopo say flooding and the lack of a bridge continue to endanger children travelling to school. With no safe crossing, learners are forced to navigate overflowing water daily.The community saysโฆpic.twitter.com/24fuf4SPsF The South African Weather Service (Saws) said showers are expected to continuethroughout the day, with poor visibility, especially in the morning. โIt may become intermittent late in the afternoon, but we expect another 70 to 130mm of rainfall today.โ
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