The Eastern Cape has started repairing critical infrastructure that was damaged by recent deadly floods according to COGTA MEC Zolile Williams.
(The Post News)- The floods, which struck earlier this month, have claimed 100 lives. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, and thousands of people have been displaced.
Speaking to sabc news, Williams said humanitarian organisations and government have made efforts to provide clean water to affected communities, using water trucks while the water systems are being restored. The most severely damaged infrastructure is located in Mthatha.
He said they are working hard to ensure that they assist everyone while they are restoring infrastructure and systems.
Williams said they are pumping their reservoirs in order to reach and assist all areas.
Meanwhile COGTA Minister Velenkosi Hlabisa and other provincial authorities presented an update on the disaster response to Members of Parliament.
Dr Elias Sithole, Deputy Director-General of the National Disaster Management Centre, told Parliament that the Amathole and OR Tambo districts were the hardest-hit regions in the province.
“The impact of the incident is multifold: loss of lives, displaced families, infrastructure damages, homelessness, livestock losses, learners missing examinations, disruption of basic services such as water and electricity, and disrupted access to healthcare,” said Sithole.
Infrastructure repairs estimated to R5.1 billion and 1.5 billion estimated for municipal infrastructure repairs. Source: Xinhu
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