River in a rush to Limpopo as third and fourth sluice gates open
The Protea Street extension to Mhluzi has also been closed due to flooding of the low-water bridge.
The Klein Olifants river is not so “klein” anymore, but a raging bull storming Limpopo.
Two sluices, sluices three and four, were opened last night, shortly after 23:00, following heavy downpours, with more rain predicted.
Both the Middelburg and Mhluzi low-water bridges remain flooded with water levels almost reaching the road surface in Asalia Street.
The 4SAI bridge is open now, after heavy flooding last night, with water levels dissipating around Eastdene where warnings were issued for Boncker and Koets Street residents before the sluices were lifted.
In Kanonkop, water levels has flooded recreational areas, including Kees Taljaard Stadium’s cricket grounds.
The Protea Street extension to Mhluzi has also been closed due to flooding of the low-water bridge.
