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Sluice gate opened at Middelburg Dam – Avoid low-lying areas

The opening of a sluice gate at Middelburg Dam will likely add to the widespread flooding of low-lying areas.

March 28, 2025
Middelburg Observer Less than a minute
Archive photo: The sluice gates at Middelburg Dam.

A public notice has been issued, alerting members of the public that the Middelburg Dam’s levels are currently recorded above 99%, with an inflow of more than 700mm.

One sluice gate has been opened to alleviate rising water levels.

Residents are urged to avoid low-lying areas and expect an already waterlogged Middelburg to see more overflow of storm water.

Several roads have experienced flooding since 04:30 this morning due to overflowing at the Kruger Dam.

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March 28, 2025
Middelburg Observer Less than a minute

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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