Storm over Heidelberg causes havoc

The flash storm caused various power outages.

The barrier fence was pushed over during the storm.

HEIDELBERG – The storm that engulfed Heidelberg on January 8 has caused various disruptions in the area.

The low water bridge in Maré Street was closed to traffic and pedestrians for a while.

Damage to electrical poles and cables caused various power failures.

Lesedi Local Municipality’s electrical department has been working tirelessly to get the electricity supply restored.

The barrier fence in Maré Street between the street and the side of Blesbokspuit from the one side was pushed over by a mass of water filled with rubble.

Electrical cables were damaged during the storm.

Rubble from the Blesbokspruit was swept onto the Maré Street low water bridge.

The Maré Street low water bridge was overflowing.

The fence at Maré Street low water bridge was pushed down by the force of the water.