20 Mar 2016

The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has advised members of the public to exercise caution during heavy downpours. 

A press release from NDMO urges the public to be vigilant when approaching and crossing fast flowing streams and low living rivers in view of the flash flooding in some areas.

Parents and guardians staying in such areas are encouraged to be vigilant at all times and are advised not to allow their children to play or go near flood waters and due to these flash floods, motorists are always advised to drive at low speeds and with the highest caution to curb any accidents.

The NDMO further advises the public to contact the local District Disaster Management Committee which is headed by the District Commissioner or visit the area Kgosi or the nearest Police station if in need of any assistance due to the floods, states the release.

Also, members of the public are urged to listen to their local radio stations and watch TV weather bulletins and spot announcements on possible flooding in their areas. It states that NDMO together with different stakeholders continues to monitor the situation very closely. Ends