Heavy rainfall ‘unprecedented’

On 27 December, in excess of 70 mm rain was experienced overnight in the region.


The usually subdued and sometimes dry waterfall at Swalukrans in Virginia was roaring with life after particularly heavy rains in the region on 26 and 27 December. This photo was taken on 28 December.Photos: Marti Will

The Sandriver in Virginia after heavy rains. Almost 100 mm fell on 26 and 27 December. This photo was taken from the bridge between Harmony and the Virginia central business district on Tuesday, 28 December. Until recently, the fishing and camping structures were submerged.

On 27 December, in excess of 70 mm rain was experienced overnight in the region.This brought the December rainfall to an unprecedented 407 mm.The average December rainfall in Welkom is 167 mm.

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