WATCH: Hail storm, heavy winds wreak havoc in Seshego and surrounding areas
Videos and photos of storm damage in Seshego and other parts of the city were shared on social media on Wednesday evening.
POLOKWANE – Parts of the Polokwane municipal area were battered by heavy winds and hailstones the size of golf balls and smaller on Wednesday evening, damaging vehicles, breaking windows and leaving many families without a roof over their heads.
According to a statement issued by the Polokwane Municipality last night, reports of damage in Seshego were received and as a result, the municipality had to open the Ngwako Ramathlodi Hall to provide temporary shelter to families who were displaced.
https://www.citizen.co.za/review-online/449169/watch-walk-through-in-seshego-shows-extent-of-hailstorm-damage/
“The Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) was engaged and officials responsible for disaster management with the assistance of municipality will soon be on the ground to make assess the situation,” the statement read.
Read more: [IN PICTURES] How yesterday’s storm wreaked havoc in Polokwane
Several areas were also without power after roofs were blown off and electrical cables damaged.
Also read: Storms causes ‘electrical challenges’ in some areas of Polokwane
A dedicated number has been set aside for residents to report incidents of damage and for those who need assistance 015 023 5458.
The amount of damage done by da rain+hail yesterday in polokwane,areas like seshego were da most affected wth ppl wearin umbrellas inside their cars and taxis,beku rough guys😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/2vKIubLYGT
— Kowkee💋💅🤳 (@Kowkee12) November 26, 2020
https://twitter.com/KabiLedz/status/1331678983688253449
#hailstorm is Seshego, Polokwane pic.twitter.com/gk4gwyOYYQ
— tk (@selowa) November 26, 2020
Sorry to people of Seshego on what happened yesterday… Your assets been destroyed by hailstorm Polokwane pic.twitter.com/AHZoAIW1JB
— Daniel Marven (@danielmarven) November 26, 2020
Polokwane around seshego ☔🌧️🌧️ pic.twitter.com/LAOlOCuZFp
— KGADI MATLOU (@KGADI46549639) November 25, 2020
https://twitter.com/IamCatchvibe/status/1331801962606637057
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