Garden Route Braces for Second Storm
from Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
The Garden Route braces for a second major storm just weeks after the last one, with forecasters warning of up to 200mm of rain on already saturated ground. An orange alert has been issued for the Western and Eastern Cape, with heavy rain, strong winds, and cold weather expected Wednesday through Thursday. Rivers are swelling, roads are at risk of flooding, and with dams at full capacity, low-lying areas face serious flooding. Temporary road repairs are likely to fail again, and falling trees — which killed two people last month — remain a deadly threat. Power outages linger from the previous storm, schools in Eden and Central Karoo are closed through Thursday, and emergency services are on high alert. Evacuations have begun in some areas, and the Garden Route National Park has shut down trails and suspended activities. Farmers are urged to prepare for up to two weeks of isolation, as rural communities were cut off last time. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b5acf75c9fc49871
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