UPDATE: Disaster Management plans are in place to evacuate in Paradise, Madadeni and Newcastle Central
While no injuries have been reported, two houses in Madadeni were destroyed by flash floods.
Head of Disaster Management, Nelson Mpeko, has just confirmed due to the heavy rainfalls, Ncandu, Ingagane and Buffalo Rivers have filled to such an extent that flash floods have been reported in Newcastle, oSizweni and Madadeni.
Affected areas in Newcastle include Lennoxton, Paradise and the Siyahlala-la Informal Settlement, along with Sections 3 and 5 in Madadeni have been affected. At least two houses were destroyed during the floods in Madadeni.
Some parts of town are submerged in water. Together with the municipality, the disaster management team have formulated a contingency plan.
The Fairleigh Community Hall will be used to accommodate displaced families from Lennoxton, Paradise and Siyahlala-la, while residents in town will be accommodated at the Farmers Hall.
Madadeni residents can find refuge at Madadeni Community Hall, while residents from oSizweni and Blaauwbosch will be accommodated at both oSizweni Community Hall and eMazamo High School.
A soup kitchen will be activated in the morning to support and supply the residents who were displaced.
Necessary relief material, such as blankets and sponges, will also be distributed.
No injuries have thus far been reported, but emergency personnel are ready to assist.
Please share this with those who may have been affected. Our prayers are with them.
