A severe weather warning (level 2) was issued for Nelson Mandela Bay for Saturday, 13 May 2023, 18:30.
Approximately 20 mm to 40 mm of rainfall is expected between Friday and Saturday midday, according to Weather South Africa.
Executive Mayor of the Bay, Retief Odendaal, took to social media to alert residents of the implications of the alert.
“Low lying settlements are likely to experience flooding – NMB disaster services will be on high alert. Since NMB has already received a substantial amount of rain over the last 24 hours, we are concerned that heavy downfalls overnight may quickly lead to flooding.”
He requests motorists to take extreme caution when using roads.
” Please stay safe – and pray our catchment areas also receive this much needed rain!”