South African border officers at Beitbridge have turned to the native municipality for water provides after flooding from the swollen Limpopo River destroyed their pumps 3 times.
The request comes as Beitbridge Municipality faces its water challenges, together with mounting money owed and provide disruptions, in line with Newsday.
SA border affected by Limpopo floods
Beitbridge city clerk, Loud Ramakgapola, disclosed the event throughout a latest water disaster assembly with stakeholders. He acknowledged that the municipality is contemplating reviving an previous pipeline to provide water to the South African border, a transfer that might generate much-needed income.
Ramakgapola talked about that two officers from the South African border had visited his workplace earlier final week. They’d requested the resumption of water provides. He famous that there was an current pipeline that may very well be reactivated and emphasised the pressing want for income.
Latest flooding has left South African officers in dire want of help.
“…they misplaced three pumps washed away by the Limpopo River and their scenario is determined and we are able to bail them out in addition to make some income for us,” Ramakgapola added.
Limpopo River Floods Pose Rising Hazard
The Limpopo River, swollen and flooding after latest heavy rains throughout the area, has turn out to be a harmful barrier for Zimbabweans crossing into South Africa. Many cross in quest of greener pastures, to purchase items, and even to smuggle commodities. Over time, the river has gained notoriety for claiming lives as folks try and navigate its treacherous waters. The latest floods have heightened this threat, endangering these determined to cross for numerous causes.
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