BEITBRIDGE, Feb 21 (NewsDayLive)- The Department of Civil Protection in Beitbridge has urged residents in the Tshikwalakwala area to brace for possible flash floods following heavy rains received over the last few days.
The floods alert was issued by local DCP chairperson Sikhangszile Mafu Moyo late Thursday night.
"Beitbridge community, kindly note that the Limpopo River is flooded, and the Bubi River is also flooded. This will lead to back flow in the Bubi River and affect the Tshikwalakwala area.. Lookout for possible flooding tonight around that area," she said in a communique circulated on various social media groups in the district.
"Please advise people to avoid low-lying areas and crossing rivers. Rather (they) move to safer grounds and please spread the message. Tell a friend to tell a friend," said Mafu Moyo.
Tshikwalakwala,130 kilometres east of Beitbridge near Crooks Corner where Zimbabwe, South Africa and Mozambique meet borderlines converge, is prone to flooding.
