DStv Channel 403 Tuesday, 08 October 2024

Heavy rains adding to service delivery woes in EC

GQEBERHA - Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has set up an operations centre to keep an eye on areas that could be affected by more flooding.

The South African Weather Service is warning there could be more devastating rains in the coming days in the Eastern Cape.

READ: Eastern Cape floods | Province battered with persistent rain

Meanwhile, almost an hour outside Gqeberha, a farming community says the heavy rain is worsening their service delivery nightmares.

The community of Hankey has described their living conditions as a health hazard.

Flooding that has been caused by the recent rains and an ongoing sewage spill is entering their homes.

eNCA's Ronald Masinda has more details in the video above.

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