Motorists in the Eastern Cape are urged to exercise caution after several areas in the province were hit by flooding. (Akaradeku Pramoonsingh/Getty Images)
Authorities in the Eastern Cape are on high alert after heavy rains hit several regions on Monday, causing flooding and landslides.
Some lines were temporarily closed as a precaution while authorities removed debris.
Several train lines were flooded in east London, and fallen trees blocked traffic in suburbs such as Gonubie.
Eastern Cape Department of Transport spokesperson Unasi Binkose said National Highway 10 near Cradock was temporarily closed early on Monday morning as flooding made driving difficult.
“Road users and drivers are urged to take extra care on roads in the Eastern Cape, especially as heavy and intermittent rain continues to batter the province, with reduced visibility in some areas. This has led to less than ideal driving conditions, as the roads are wet and slippery,'' Binkoce said.
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The department warned of a stationary truck blocking traffic on the R67 between Makhanda and Fort Beaufort and an accident on the N2 between Makhanda and Gukebela.
Buffalo City Metro spokesperson Samkelo Ngwenya warned motorists not to attempt to cross flooded bridges or roads and to use alternative roads.
“Our disaster management teams are responding to all areas severely affected by flash flooding,” Ngwenya said.
