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Hail led to flooding and blackouts

Due to heavy rains and hail, residents are urged to be exercise caution while traveling.

January 3, 2024
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Motorists should avoid Cowen Ntuli and Koets Street, low-lying bridges, and flooded areas.

Those traveling on the N4 are urged to be careful due to hail.

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A section of a Middelburg Observer  journalist’s house is also flooded due to the severe rainfall.

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The hail has also caused power outages in Vaalbank, Mineralia, Middelburg South, Eastdene, and Aloe Ridge.

The municipality stated that the electrical department is aware of the matter; however, restoration time hasn’t been provided due to a backlog.

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January 3, 2024
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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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