High river causes rising flood water in CBD
Lyell Street has been closed...
The water level in the CBD between Alexandra Street and King Street is steadily rising.
Lyell Street has been closed and traffic using the N11 is being diverted up Murchison Street. The closure of Lyell Street by Public Safety has created massive traffic congestion in the CBD.
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The level of water in the Klip River is extremely high and is approaching the heights seen in recent floods.
At this stage, rain continues to fall in the catchment area, with many small streams and creeks having burst their banks. At this stage, the Klip River is in no danger of bursting its banks.
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