Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Overflowing dams wreak havoc in Gauteng – what's cause, who's to blame?

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the incessant rainfall over the weekend has resulted in some dams’ levels reaching full capacity forcing the Department to open sluice gates.

The disruptive rainfall in various parts of the country led to incidents of flooding being reported with more than 300 people forced to shelter at a community hall after their homes were flooded in Soweto.

Emergency Services personnel say they will continue to monitor flash flood hot spots as more rainfall is predicted.

Dam levels at full capacity

Torrential rains battered large parts of the country this weekend causing flash flooding and placing Emergency Services on high alert.
15 Nov 2022 5AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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