By REGINALD KANYANE
North West Provincial Disaster Management Head, Jacky Rikhotso has encouraged motorists to avoid using the N18 road that links Taung and Vryburg because of flooding. This comes after the province has experienced torrential rains across all regions and covered most sections of the road.
“Tigerkloof and Brussels area on the N18 is reported to be flooded. Members of the Disaster Management Team in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District has been dispatched to all affected areas to provide the necessary assistance.
“Due to the continuing rainfall, flooding is expected in many areas across the province for the next few days. Motorists and pedestrians should avoid crossing flooded streams and rivers,” he said.
Rikhotso added that motorists are also requested to use alternative routes or cancel their trips until it is safe to travel. He further appealed to motorists to cooperate with our law enforcement authorities especially at the points of road closures.
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