Roads in the low-lying CBD area are officially closed after flooding hit Ladysmith today (March 15).
The flooding resulted from the storm-water outlets not being able to discharge into the Klip River due to extremely high river levels.
Throughout the district, it has been confirmed that all rivers and dams have recorded an increase in the volume of water.
In terms of traffic management and control, motorists are required to comply with all temporary interventions aimed at managing traffic flow within the CBD.
Through inter-governmental relations and co-operation from the transport sector, the municipality would like to thank them for their immediate ‘response compliance plan’ of ensuring that they co-ordinated temporary designated areas (loading zones and drop-off areas) in liaison with the municipality for all commuters.
Alfred Duma Local Municipality spokesperson Siyabonga Maphalala said that Ladysmith residents should all observe patience and willingness to be guided beyond normal standards and routines, as everyone is in a rush. This is required from both motorists and the public.
“Incidents and accidents should be avoided. The current floods are not permanent and in due time, the situation will be back to normal,” said Maphalala.
“It is obvious that the business sector has been affected negatively, and council places on record that this was an unforeseen circumstance and due to circumstances beyond our control. We can only confirm that our teams are ready for mop-up interventions once the Klip River water levels have subsided,” he added.
Also read: Watch: Water levels rising in CBD area
At this stage, council appeals to everyone to be calm and observe all the safety protocols in place.
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