Social worker dead, 89 000 children stay home due to Garden Route storm

Trees have been uprooted due to adverse weather conditions in the Garden Route region. A social worker whowas on her way to conduct assessments of residents evacuated due to adverse weather conditions in Knysnahas died after a tree fell on her during the storm. was on her way to conduct assessments of residents evacuated due to adverse weather conditions in Knysna This, while 89 000 learners stayed home on Wednesday due to the closure of schools.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS)warned of the powerful cut-off low-pressure system that brought cold, wet and windy weather. It saidrainfall could become particularly intense over parts of the Western and Eastern Cape, where some areas may record more than 100 to 200mm over 24 hours. “Disruptive rainfall, leading to widespread flooding of roads and settlements, mudslides, major traffic disruptions, and damage to roads and bridges, is possible,” SAWS warned. “Members of the public and stakeholders are strongly urged to continuously monitor official SAWS forecasts and warnings.” Western Cape Social Development MECJaco Londt expressed his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Lauren Fredericks, who died on Wednesday morning.