Motorists across the Eastern Cape are being urged to exercise extreme caution as adverse weather conditions trigger flooding and road closures in several parts of the province, with low-lying bridges in farming areas such as Joubertina among the hardest hit.
The Eastern Cape department of transport confirmed that sections of the N2 towards John Tallant in Nelson Mandela Bay had become inaccessible due to rising water levels, while traffic officials were deployed to manage disruptions and ensure safety.
Impey Padel staff member describes the situation at the facility in Baakens Valley in Nelson Mandela Bay where the Baakens River has burst its banks.?? Geoff Hookins pic.twitter.com/Wx4c9kJYbj