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Garden Route Multi-Agency Command Centre Alert 13 on 10 May 2026 at 18h30

Garden Route Multi-Agency Command Centre Alert 13 on 10 May 2026 at 18h30

Issued by Garden Route District Municipality

UPDATE ON THE FLOODING STATUS TROUGHOUT THE GARDEN ROUTE

After a successful coordination meeting earlier this morning between the GRDM MACC, Eskom, the District Roads Engineer, and the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, priority areas requiring reconnection were discussed and key roads requiring urgent repair were identified.
Following these discussions, Eskom managed to restore electricity to several affected areas that were previously without power.

Electricity supply to Buffels Bay has since been restored.
However, the Kammanassie area remains a significant challenge, as the area has been severely affected by the recent weather conditions.

Bitou have raised concern over reports of vandalism and cable theft, particularly in the Bitou area, where electricity lines that are not yet live have become targets for criminals. More than one hundred thousand rand worth of cable has reportedly been stolen. Local SAPS members and neighbourhood watches have been requested to remain on high alert and monitor affected areas.

The helicopter pilot who was scheduled to assist on the Eastern Cape side was unfortunately unable to fly due to wind speeds of up to 45 knots. However, the Air Mercy Services helicopter based in Oudtshoorn was able to assist and attend to some of the affected areas.

HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

All calls received have been attended to and addressed. One or two requests remain in line for the next round of deliveries.

OUDTSHOORN:
A total of 56 people are currently accommodated at the Toekomsrust Community Hall, while 26 people are being accommodated at the De Rust Community Hall.

All surrounding roads are open, with the exception of Meiringspoort. The Kleinpoort area, parts of Rooiheuwel, and sections of Pardebond remain cut off.

Two of the six low-water bridges in town have been reopened. The Municipality’s Infrastructure Department will conduct assessments on the remaining bridges tomorrow. Four water tankers are currently operational, delivering water to the Dysselsdorp, De Rust, Welbedag, and Volmoed areas.

BITOU:

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE – N2 BITOU

The N2 at Bitou is currently closed until further notice. The planned closure is in effect from now until 06h00 on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.

Provincial Traffic and Bitou Local Municipality Traffic are assisting with traffic diversions via the KwaNokuthula township, with vehicles rejoining the N2 thereafter.

SANRAL will be installing a temporary pipe across the N2 to restore functionality and support the reopening of the route.

ELECTRICAL OUTAGES IN BITOU

Areas still affected by electrical outages includes:
Keurbooms – Expected to be energized soon.
Ladywood – Work is ongoing under difficult terrain conditions.
Single Complaints – Three teams are currently attending to reported faults.

All remaining Eskom supplied areas are still without electricity and no estimated timeframes for restoration have been provided yet.

ROAD AND OPERATIONAL UPDATE

The District Roads Engineer has confirmed that they are still busy with assessment of roads in affected areas, however the Cango Caves Road will remain closed for some time.

Over the next week, operational focus will primarily be on Kammanassie, Daskop, Eensaamheid, De Vlugt, and Kykoe, where teams will continue with assessments and recovery work.

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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