Widespread flooding in the Fochville area
Various bridges in the Fochville area are under water after heavy rain.
The bridge just outside Fochville on the R500 toward the Vereeniging road is flooded, which means that motorists have to use an alternative road to get towards the Vereeniging area.
Meanwhile motorists had to be rescued this morning when they were overcome by flood water on their way over the first bridge in Kokosi.
“The community and other road users are encouraged not to cross the Kokosi Extension 1 and Extension 2 bridged as well as R500.
“The municipality in partnership with other stakeholders are currently working closely together in ensuring that the safety of the community is addressed as there are houses that are damaged due to the heavy rainfalls
“The municipality therefore urges all other community members that are affected by the situation to contact their Ward Councillors for more assistance,” the municipal spokesperson says.
These councillors are Tumelo Molatlhegi (073 268 0095), Endrew Mbaliso (063 041 9641), Motlalepule Pheduka (083 876 6991), Lucky Miyilibe (069 150 9851) and Blackie Zwart (082 552 4710).
Meanwhile motorists be also be aware that there is currently also widespread flooding in the Parys area as well as at other towns such as Vereeniging due to 12 sluice gates being open at the Vaal Dam. Please avoid low lying areas and do not attempt to cross bridges that are flooded.
