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(Video) Severe rains cause havoc

Residents are picking up the pieces after a hailstorm and heavy rains wreaked havoc on Wednesday.

January 4, 2024
Tiisetso Malunga Less than a minute

The heavy rains flooded several homes and roads.

They also caused blackouts in other parts of town.

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Wednesday’s hailstorm led to flooding in Middelburg. #Middelburg #southafrica #middelburg

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With more rains expected this afternoon, residents are urged to be extra vigilant as some roads are still flooded.

 

Take a look at videos and images, which residents shared, of the hail and flooding.

brick wall damaged by hailstorm.

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January 4, 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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