Central SA
Mangaung residents warned of disruptive rain─── 15:58 Thu, 25 Mar 2021
Residents of the Mangaung Metro have been warned to take extra caution as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a level 5 impact-based warning for disruptive rain in Mangaung and other parts of the province.
According to a statement by the Mangaung Metro Municipality (MMM), the rainfall is expected to continue into the evening. The warning is valid until 16:00 on Friday 26 March 2021. Road users are requested to take extra caution, Bloemfontein Courant reports.
Tips for road users:
- Reduce speed
- Switch on your headlights
- Pedestrians should be careful when crossing the road
- Avoid crossing rivers and streams where water is above your ankles
MMM also urges that all households should make pathways to allow water to flow out of their yards. The MMM and the provincial disaster management teams are on high alert and have started assisting affected residents of Caleb Motshabi (Dinaweng) with plastic sheeting.
In cases of emergency, residents should contact:
- Mangaung Fire Department: 051 406 6666/ 051 409 9600 or Toll free 107
- Ambulance 10177
Members of the community may also contact regional general managers in their respective areas to report incidents.
