The premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, called for vigilance in the province as Cyclone Dikeledi approaches Mozambique.
On Monday, Dikeledi, classified as a severe tropical storm, was near Comoros Islands, with winds averaging between 90 to 100km/h.
The province’s disaster management team is on high alert and is proactively planning to respond to any possible impacts of the cyclone, said the premier. The R510 at Palm Park, D3110 at Olifant village, Tamboti Bridge which connects the R518 to town in Lephalale have been closed due to flooding.The Witport Hospital in Lephalale has also been temporarily evacuated due to the overflow of Palala Dam that is posing a threat to the hospital. Those who seek healthcare are advised to use Shongoane, Abotspoort and Seleka Clinic and in case of emergency, the Elisras Hospital.
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