Mop up operations underway following severe rains, flooding in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

PHUTI MOSOMANE

MOP-UP operations and assessments were initiated in the Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday in response to the recent heavy rainfall and flooding over the weekend.

Lawrence Troon, the Member of the Mayoral Council (MMC) for Safety and Security, said that the municipality is collaborating closely with other government stakeholders, such as the Department of Social Development and its agency, SASSA, local businesses, and religious leaders.

Together, they have embarked on extensive clean-up efforts throughout the Metro, aiming to mitigate the impact of the torrential rains and subsequent flooding that transpired over the weekend.

As more than 1,000 residents are still being accommodated in safe locations, the NMBM Human Settlements Directorate has implemented various measures.

These interventions include providing temporary structures for Edongweni families to relocate to Motherwell.

This action will facilitate permanent relocation and repositioning of families, while ongoing assessments are being conducted to identify suitable solutions to