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Garden Route Multi-Agency Command Centre Update 4 on 6 May 2026 at 17h30

Garden Route Multi-Agency Command Centre Update 4 on 6 May 2026 at 17h30

Issued by Garden Route District Municipality

Relief and shelter efforts are continuing across the district as several communities remain affected by severe weather conditions.
Water levels are expected to subside, with most runoff anticipated by tomorrow afternoon.

Mass care facilities opened to shelter affected people:

In Oudtshoorn, 21 people are currently being accommodated at the Toekomsrust Community Hall, where food and blankets have been provided.

BITOU (KRANSHOEK, WITTEDRIFT AND PIESANG VALLEY)

The worst affected area remains the Bitou Municipality:

Approximately 58 people are being sheltered at the Kranshoek Griqua Church, where hot meals, mattresses, and blankets have been provided.
Nearly 80 people are being accommodated at the Wittedrift Community Hall.
Piesang Valley Hall has also been opened as a precautionary measure, as the Keurbooms River is expected to rise around 18h00, which may soon make parts of the area inaccessible by foot.

GEORGE (HAARLEM & UNIONDALE)

The Haarlem area is currently cut off, as both main access routes are flooded, including the road between Uniondale and Haarlem, as well as the route via Die Poort.

At present, the only accessible route is from the Eastern Cape side.

EMS Metro teams are currently exploring options to coordinate support from Eastern Cape EMS teams to assist with operations in the isolated area.

The N9 between Herold and Uniondale is currently experiencing flooding due to rising water levels, resulting in restricted access. This may lead to George being temporarily cut off if conditions persist.

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The Garden Route District Municipality Disaster Management Unit encourages the public to report flood-related incidents to the 24/7 Emergency Call Centre of the GRDM – 044 805 5071 or WhatsApp 081 709 5193