Five dead as heavy rains ravage Waterberg and Vhembe districts in Limpopo

By Thapelo Molefe

Heavy rains and flooding have severely impacted several municipalities in Limpopo Province, particularly in the Waterberg and Vhembe districts.

The flash floods have so far claimed five lives, displaced residents, and caused widespread damage to homes, businesses and schools.

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba said the Provincial Government acknowledges the extensive damage caused by the severe rains that have affected the province over the past week and is putting plans to intervene whilst predictions are that it will continue to rain until weekend.

She said all districts have reported significant damage to school infrastructure, roads, and homes, with several areas rendered inaccessible.

“We had prayed for rain, but the resulting outpourings has resulted into damages and are not what we had anticipated. It is for this reason that I have asked for a multi-departmental team to be assembled to assist us in assessing the situation in order to