Geological impact
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Floods have had a large negative impact on roads in the area. According to a report released by the BCMM government on January 12, after an assessment by the disaster center and the fire brigade, it was found that the road was blocked by debris and a large amount of rainwater had accumulated. The most affected roads are the Qumza Highway in Mdantsane, Woolwash Road near the Scenery Park bridge and the Douglas Smith Highway in Duncan Village.Some bridges, in particular the Zone 15 road bridge, are damaged and requires assessment.[1]
Physical impact
editFlooding hit infrastructure hardest, especially roads, power infrastructure and buildings. The flooding also had a negative impact on local water infrastructure, with raw water from Bridle Drift Dam to the Umzonyana water treatment plant
negatively affected by flash floods, resulting in limited water use for residents.[2] As of February 1, the water quality has improved and returned to safe drinking standards. But the amount of water that is safe to drink remains an issue that needs to be further addressed.[3] In addition, a house burned down due to lightning strikes[1].
- ^ a b "Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality | BUFFALO CITY METRO ESTABLISHES DISASTER OPERATIONS CENTER, WELCOMES INTERVENTIONS FROM NATIONAL, PROVINCAL GOVERNMENT & NGOs". www.buffalocity.gov.za. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ^ "Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality | EXECUTIVE MAYORS MESSAGE TO RESIDENTS REGARDING WATER". www.buffalocity.gov.za. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ^ "Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality | BUFFALO CITY RESOLVES WATER ISSUES". www.buffalocity.gov.za. Retrieved 2022-10-22.