GEORGE NEWS - The areas south of the Outeniquas were spared from major flood damage, according to Wouter Jacobs, acting chief of Eden Disaster Management.
George received a copious 201,4mm of rain (measured at Witfontein) for the period 4 to 14 January. In Knysna 82,2mm was recorded, in Mossel Bay 119,4mm and in Oudtshoorn 70,2mm.
Stephan Gericke, owner of the Tikketai vegetable packing plant near Pacaltsdorp, said he was not aware of any flood damage to rural roads in the George area.
Chantel Edwards-Klose, liaison officer of the George Municipality, said only the "standard problems" associated with severe rains were experienced in the town. Some low-lying informal houses were flooded and during the downpour gunplast was provided to some families. Potholes, overloading of sewerage systems and blocking of storm water systems were some of the other problems needing attention.
- George Herald
