A week after the floods, Gauteng declares disaster areas
Premier David Makhura says there are resources available to help those affected by the flash floods and heavy downpours to rebuild their lives
Gauteng premier David Makhura says parts of the country’s economic hub will be declared disaster areas after the loss of life and damage caused by the recent fierce flash floods. Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni were hit hard by heavy rain and flooding on November 9‚ which caused extensive damage to infrastructure‚ homes‚ vehicles and killed at least six people. OR Tambo International Airport was also severely affected. The Gauteng executive council on Wednesday declared a state of disaster in parts of the province‚ in terms of the Disaster Management Act. Makhura has conveyed his condolences to families who lost loved ones. "We are taking the necessary steps to declare a disaster so that we can tap into all available resources to assist those affected by the flash floods and ongoing heavy downpours to rebuild their lives‚" he said. The provincial government urged Gauteng residents to be "extra cautious" in the event of more heavy rainfall.
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