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GALLERY – Blocked stormwater drains in Ermelo coupled with Mother Nature – a recipe for disaster

A section of road at the Oosthuise and Church Street intersection became flooded after heavy rainfall. Blocked stormwater drains worsened matters.

January 31, 2021

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

A few residents pry open a stormwater drain in Oosthuise Street whereafter most of the water freely flows down the drain rendering the road unflood within seconds. (Photo: Wayne van der Walt, Highvelder, editor)

Photos: © Wayne van der Walt, Highvelder, editor

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January 31, 2021

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

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Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.