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Warning: Vaal water level to rise further

Stay away and out of the river

Please take note that the water level of the Vaal River is expected to rise more within the next 12 hours.
Warnings have been issued and emergency teams are on 24 hour standby.
Please take note that there is a possibility of bridges on both the Vaal de Grace and Parys Golf & Country to be flooded.
Residents on both estates with medical conditions is strongly advised to evacuate. Please take note of warnings as issued.
If need be to evacuate the Vaal de Grace or Parys Golf & Country estates during the night, do not try to attempt to cross flooded bridges on your own. Contact  the following emergency numbers immediately.
067 424 2372
083 559 0674
082 525 1998
Please all residents – take serious note – STAY AWAY AND OUT OF THE RIVER.

Liezl Scheepers

Liezl Scheepers is editor of the Parys Gazette, a local community newspaper distributed in the towns of Parys, Vredefort and Viljoenskroon. As an experienced community journalist in all fields for the past 30 years, she has a passion for her community, and has been actively involved in several community outreach projects as part of Parys Gazette's team.

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