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21 houses damaged, trees uprooted: thunderstorm causes major damage

With more rain expected in Middelburg this week, several residents are desperately trying to pick up the pieces left after this morning’s storm.

October 16, 2023
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About 21 homes were left without roofing after the storm this morning. Image: Supplied.

The municipality said in a press release that their Disaster Management Team is assisting affected families by covering roofs with tarpaulin.

The municipal Disaster Management Team aided the affected families by covering roofs with tarpaulin. Image: Supplied.

It added that at least 21 houses in Mhluzi, Vuka, Mathaileni, Chromeville, Reabota, and Tokologo were left without roofing.

Meanwhile, in Dennesig and Kanonkop, trees were uprooted by strong winds and scattered all over the streets.

Another roof blown off by strong winds. PHOTO: supplied.

“There have been no injuries reported, and the teams will be working around the clock,” said the municipality.

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October 16, 2023
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Sjani Campher

Sjani has been working as a community journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since 2018, during which she has been responsible for the content creation for both digital and print, as well as maintaining the publication's online platforms. She is a member of the Forum for Community Journalists, and focuses on fields including hard news, investigative reporting, human interest, columns and sports.
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