WATCH: Relatives flock to Phomolong cemetery following rain, flood damage to graves
Widescale damage has been reported at the Phomolong cemetery in Mhluzi following heavy rains and flooding.
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality has issued a public notice urging all relatives of loved ones; whose remains are interred at the Phomolong cemetery, to visit the grave sites following widescale damage to graves and grave stones due to heavy rains and flooding.
According to the notice published by the municipality, many graves were damaged due to flooding.
A video taken by visitors to the cemetery shows the extent of the damage.
The municipality said several tombstones have collapsed, and a number of sunken graves were also reported.
According to the municipality, several grave surfaces have sunk.
The authority says soil sinking cannot be prevented.
Rain also caused major erosion with topsoil washed away during the flash floods.
The municipality says it will provide soil to refill graves affected by the floods.
@middelburgobserver Place of rest? Phomolong Cemetery in Mhluzi is underwater due to heavy rainfall and localised flooding.
