FLOODS update for 18 January 2024

FLOODS update for 18 January 2024

FLOODS update for 18 January 2024: Reports have been landing in from all over. Big thanks to this video’s contributors – Alan, Gareth and Eckhardt.

Port Shepstone

Starting in Port Shepstone with an early look at what the Umzimkulu Mouth area looks like today. After Underberg and Harding both reported huge storm activity last night. Well, it looks like a chocolate milkshake. Full of twigs and things. The odd donkey.

During flood times, you must be careful what you find washing up on the beaches.

Underberg

Gareth Powell is farming up at the upper reaches of the mighty Umzimkulu River. He works surrounded by the river each day. And is permanently dialled in and on hand. To warn us of impending flood waters coming from there. And from further up the Drakensberg.

Gareth reported a 60cm rise in the water level in Underberg, overnight.

We felt that flood pulse here in Port Shepstone, where we went up a full metre this morning at daybreak.

Banana Beach

Eckhardt says chocolate mousse. And laments that it will be like this for another two to three weeks. Right into February, there will be no fishing. This ain’t the best news for a pro fishing guide as Eckhardt is. But when it clears, he will be stoked to get you out on the rocks. Or onto the ocean. Arranged on The Sardine News website at https://thesardine.co.za. Use the WhatsApp button for a hotline direct to us.

Port St Johns

Taxi violence has led to murderous times in Port St Johns and Lusikisiki. Avoid the areas. Even the Port St Johns Municipality has asked people to stay away for now.

We will be the first to let you all know when things are safe down there in our favourite little town.

More on the Port St Johns story at https://brucifire.co.za.