PMA suspends three port entry operations due to floods

The Border Management Authority (PMA) has been suspended at three port entrances due to heavy floods due to heavy rains in some parts of the country.

The UT UT has overthrown the northern parts of the dengue, the roads are inaccessible and forced families from their homes.

Lost life

In Quasul-Nadal (KZN), heavy rains stirred up the devastating soil slopes and structural slopes throughout the province, killing six lives and causing significant damage to property from Wednesday night.

At the beginning of this week, a Hurricane torn through some parts of TSHWANETransfer more than 15 families and leave the path of destruction throughout homes and businesses.

Heavy rains have also affected South Africa’s entry ports.

Read: Operations at Gropler’s Bridge port for Botswana were temporarily suspended

The activities were suspended

PMA Commissioner, Dr. Michael Masiapado, Bond Trift, Macobistott and Terdeford have been temporarily suspended due to severe floods.

Bondrif, Macobistot and Terdeford are border records between South Africa and Botswana.

According to PMA Assistant Communications and Marketing Commissioner MMMME Mokodisi, there was heavy rainfall in the area, resulting in significant water levels in the Molobo River, which is unsafe and practical in three ports.

“As a result, the BMA has consulted with the authorities in Botswana and has taken the necessary precautions to stop operations at the ports until further announcement.

“Travelers and business operators are advised to use entry ports for Ramadlabama, Kobondine and Skilpatshek ports for crossing the border. The PMA will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates when the conditions are improved. We urge the public to be cautious and adhere to all official advice, ”Moghodisy said.

Died weekend

Last month, operations were suspended at the Gropler’s Bridge Port of Entry entrance due to the adverse conditions caused by heavy water levels.

At the time, Masiapado said that the increased water level at the Gropler’s bridge reached a point of significant compromising the safe and efficient operation of the port.

In the meantime, as the rains continue, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) predicts a dry weekend, and there is a 30% chance of rains and thunderstorms in the east of the country on Saturdays and Sundays.

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