The heavy rains that battered the province throughout the festive season continued this week, with flooding affecting parts of the rain-ravaged region, and there’s still more to come.Homes and infrastructure have been damaged, with even steel railway lines being washed away by the relentless downpour.
Buffalo City Metro says it had a successful festive season despite the rainy weather, but visitor numbers were almost certainly down.During this period the city usually experiences an influx of tourists flocking to the city’s beaches and other fun outdoor events.
While holiday makers and beachgoers are beating the heat in the waves, weather experts have warned that the potential for devastating veld fires around Nelson Mandela Bay is dangerously high.