Author: Marlene Nqumse
Severe Weather Alert (7-8 September 2018)
Significant rainfall and intense downpours are expected on Friday, 7 September 2018, where flooding may be a risk. Thunderstorms are also possible. At this point, rainfall amounts expected 20-40mm along the South Coast (Riversdale to Plettenberg bay) and 50mm in the mountains. Also to note is that light rain is expected from Wednesday through to Saturday morning along the South Coast, which will act to saturate the ground.
Less snowfall expected, compared to the initial assessments done on Monday. Although snowfalls still very likely for both Thursday and Friday over the Langeberge, Swartberge and Nuweveld berge, the snowfall will be lighter for the Outeniqua mountains than initially expected. Very cold weather will be persisting from today through to the weekend though.
However, please note that the models have not been consistent over the last few days in terms of amounts and locations, and thus the SAWS will monitor further.
Garden Route DM participates at the Agricultural Show
An Annual Agricultural Show took place at the George Show grounds last week.
The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM)Â exhibited many of its service delivery offerings at two stalls with the purpose of creating brand-awareness and to educate the public about the role of the District.
The following municipal functions were showcased during the 4-day show:
- Air Quality
- District Economic Development
- Fire & Rescue Services
- Municipal Health Services
- Municipal Disaster Management
- Tourism
- Waste Management
