SWARTKOPS RIVER: 76 people evacuated: | NSRI
3 days ago · NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteers assisted in the rescue of a a Christian group, cut off from the mainland by rising waters on the Swartkops River.
Swartkops river in flood after 226.8mm of rain - YouTube
took a drive down to the Swartkops River this afternoon to see if the river might be coming down and it was so enjoy the video #flooding #flooding2024 #swart...
Rivers burst their banks in several areas of South... - UPI
Mar 26, 1981 · All roads leading into Port Elizabeth, an industrial center, were severed by the flood waters after two days of heavy rain. The Gamtoos valley along the Swartkops river also was heavily...
Port Elizabeth of Today: Threats Confronting the Swartkops River …
Nov 17, 2023 · Also emptying into the Swartkops estuary is the 12km long Chatty River where thousands of squatters’ homes on the flood plains can be swept away during heavy rain. As swiftly as the Mzingisi Trust relocates these families, other squatters replace them.
Police recover 11th body after devastating Eastern Cape floods
Jun 13, 2024 · The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape faces a grim reality as police have recovered an 11th body after severe flooding caused by torrential rains. The victim was...
76 people evacuated from flooded Swartkops waters - mype.co.za
Oct 21, 2012 · “Our NSRI volunteer sea rescue duty crew dispatched a forward team to investigate while posting an alert to all NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteers to respond to our sea rescue base to prepare for a possible mass evacuation.
Eastern Cape floods: Evacuations under way amid heavy rain in
Oct 22, 2024 · A circuit breaker at Swartkops/Kwaford substation also tripped, which caused a loss of power supply at General Tire, Ford 1 and 2, Struandale, Struanway and Trident Steel. New Brighton, Seysi and surrounding areas are also affected by power outages.
Richard - In August 2006 we had a massive flash flood in Port Elizabeth ...
In August 2006 we had a massive flash flood in Port Elizabeth and surrounding areas. The dam in the hinterland of the Swartkops River overflowed and flooded the River. Hanging on for life on the...
Port Elizabeth of Yore: A brief history of the ... - The Casual …
Jan 31, 2022 · In 1820 Capt. Fairfax Moresby of HMS “Menai” noted that the Zwartkops would become “a river of the first consequence if Port Elizabeth should continue to flourish” and that it was possible for ships to cross the bar for much of the time.
Swartkops River Flood - June 2011 - YouTube
The Swartkops River - near Port Elizabeth, South Africa - was flooded after heavy rains in June 2011.